In a recent government meeting, officials addressed the ongoing transition process between the current administration and President-elect Trump's team. It was noted that the incoming administration has yet to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the General Services Administration (GSA), which is crucial for facilitating the transition. Officials expressed their readiness to support the transition efforts, emphasizing the importance of the MOU as a first step.

The discussion also touched on foreign policy, with a clear delineation of responsibilities between the current and incoming administrations. Officials reiterated that there is only one president and one Secretary of State at a time, underscoring that President Biden and Secretary Blinken remain in charge until the transition is officially complete on January 20th. They encouraged reporters to direct questions about future foreign policy directions to the incoming administration after that date.

As the meeting concluded, officials indicated a desire to return to current news topics, signaling a focus on ongoing initiatives rather than speculation about future policies.