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Trump team agrees with Justice Dept to begin background checks


Published on 2024-12-03 18:00:48 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team said it reached an agreement on Tuesday with the Justice Department that will allow it to submit names for background checks and security clearances,

The article from MSN discusses how former President Donald Trump's team has agreed with the Justice Department to initiate background checks for individuals who might be involved in handling classified documents. This decision comes in the wake of a legal battle over the handling of classified materials post-presidency. The agreement aims to ensure that only authorized personnel with appropriate security clearances can access sensitive information, thereby addressing security concerns and potentially reducing the risk of unauthorized disclosure. This step is part of broader negotiations and legal proceedings concerning the management and security of classified documents by Trump and his associates.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-team-agrees-with-justice-dept-to-begin-background-checks/ar-AA1vdiBk ]