Donald Trump named his transition team Friday and appointed former Small Business Administration chief Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, chairman and chief executive of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, as co-chairs. The former president’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), and Trump sons Eric and Don Jr. will serve as honorary co-chairs.
Although the move could be viewed as a symbol of Trump’s confidence in his chances in the presidential race, naming a transition team is also required by federal law. The GOP nominee’s opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, is expected to appoint hers soon.
The former president said they’ll be getting to work right away:
In a written statement, Trump senior wrote that “I have absolute confidence the Trump-Vance Administration will be ready to govern effectively on Day One.”
Trump said his transition team will work to put into…
