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http://www.azfamily.com/story/33728662/why-hasnt-trumps-transition-team-called-the-pentagonWhy hasn't Trump's transition team called the Pentagon?
Posted: Nov 16, 2016 5:21 PM EST
Updated: Nov 16, 2016 7:51 PM EST
President-elect Donald Trump promised to shake up Washington. But for now, the drama consuming his transition effort is leaving the capital confused.
By Tal Kopan CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President-elect Donald Trump's decision to have Mike Pence replace Chris Christie as the leader of his transition effort, and ongoing infighting in Trump Tower, is causing delays and confusion in Washington.
Election Day was eight days ago, but Donald Trump's transition team has yet to contact the Pentagon, State Department or other federal agencies. And a move to purge some transition advisers and employees has further slowed the process of getting the incoming administration off the blocks.
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Why hasn't Trump's transition team called the Pentagon? (Original Post)
babylonsister
Nov 2016
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ronnie624
(5,764 posts)1. Because the entire gang is thoroughly incompetent. n/t
elleng
(130,696 posts)2. Don't know the number???
The Blue Flower
(5,432 posts)3. I'd hate to think Putin was orchestrating this
What a perfect opportunity for all sorts of mischief and mayhem.
uponit7771
(90,301 posts)4. They're a little stupid... they don't understand how stupid they are... they're happy being stupid
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)5. Perhaps because they did not really believe that they would win?
Frightening to think about.
kydo
(2,679 posts)6. Maybe he is afraid of the generals
I saw a report either by Richard Engle or Kurt Eichenwald saying top generals were checking the Constitution to see what authority they have to over ride President. Now that is sad. They didn't even do that for W.