Hi,
The Administrator of the General Services Agency, Emily Murphy, is risking
public health by continuing to refuse to sign crucial paperwork that
unlocks public funding, staff, and resources to allow the presidential
transition to go smoothly and on time.^1
Even Dr. Anthony Fauci is sounding the alarm, warning that the Trump
Administration's refusal to begin the transition to Biden is undermining
public health.^2
With the coronavirus pandemic raging and the economy in crisis, we cannot
afford any delays. Congress has to step up and take action -- starting by
issuing a subpoena to demand she explain herself in front of the public.
It's time for Murphy and the Trump Administration to cooperate.
[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Tell Congress to subpoena the head of the GSA and
tell her to stop obstructing the presidential transition!
Instead of signing the necessary paperwork to begin the transition, Emily
Murphy is reportedly spending her time looking for a new job rather than
doing the one she has now.^3
Once more, our country is in a severe crisis. Coronavirus is spreading
uncontrolled across the country at record levels. The economic crisis
continues to worsen. The longer this delay goes on, the worse it gets for
the country as a whole.
The House of Representatives has the power to demand the GSA head appear
before Congress by issuing a subpoena. Democrats have unfortunately been
reluctant to subpoena Trump administration officials, leading to
situations like this where Trump appointees think they can ignore the
rules and do what's best for Trump rather than what's best for the
country.
Trump may not want to admit defeat, but the people who run the government
need to stop answering to him and instead, work with Biden and his team to
ensure a smooth transition.
[ [link removed] ]Add your name: Stop obstructing the presidential transition!
Thank you for taking action,
Robert and the team at Demand Progress
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Sources:
1. The Washington Post, "A little-known Trump appointee is in charge of
handing transition resources to Biden — and she isn’t budging,"
[ [link removed] ]November 9, 2020.
2. NBC News, "Fauci says delayed transition is a public health issue as
Covid-19 cases soar," [ [link removed] ]November 15, 2020.
3. ABC News, "GSA official blocking Biden's transition appears to
privately plan post-Trump career," [ [link removed] ]November 16, 2020.
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