MeidasTouch Legal AF host Michael Popok reported Thursday on how Donald Trump is once again endangering the integrity of the peaceful transfer of power. As The New York Times reports, Trump and his transition team have failed to sign crucial agreements required by the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure a smooth transition into office—raising alarming concerns about transparency, ethics, and national security.
The refusal to sign these documents, Popok argues, is not just administrative negligence but a deliberate move by Trump to avoid the restrictions that come with formal transition protocols. Without these agreements, the Trump team can continue raising unlimited sums from dark money donors, keeping their identities hidden while stalling access to critical resources like office space and classified materials. This echoes Trump’s previous attempts to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power when he refused to cooperate with the incoming Biden administration in 2020.
The key player behind this dangerous strategy? The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, which has been tasked with vetting and selecting individuals for Trump's potential second administration. With an 18,000-person database of loyalists, Project 2025 is effectively functioning as Trump’s "shadow government," bypassing traditional channels like the GSA that ensure accountability and transparency.
Popok points out that this strategy not only compromises national security but also highlights Trump's ongoing contempt for democratic norms and ethics. By delaying the signing of critical transition agreements, Trump is prioritizing his ability to raise millions from undisclosed donors over the country's safety. He is leveraging every loophole he can to maintain financial control and avoid scrutiny.
The consequences could be disastrous. If Trump refuses to engage in a peaceful transfer—even if he wins—the country could face unprecedented chaos. His reliance on private organizations like the Heritage Foundation to manage his administration without governmental oversight raises serious concerns about who is really pulling the strings behind Trump’s power plays.
Popok's analysis makes it clear: Trump’s refusal to cooperate with essential transition protocols is not just negligence—it’s a calculated move to exploit dark money, subvert democratic processes, and maintain control, even if it risks the nation's security.
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How Trump and Project 2025 Are Already Disrupting the Peaceful Transfer of Power