US State Department, Pentagon promise smooth transition with Trump

Washington (AFP) Nov 14, 2024

President Joe Biden's State Department and Pentagon on Thursday promised a smooth transition to the team of Donald Trump, who has promised major shake-ups. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expects to have "appropriate engagement" with his designated successor, Senator Marco Rubio, "in the weeks and time ahead," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters. "We of course con