Today, Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall organized a Principals-Level Presidential Transition Exercise with current and future Cabinet members. This exercise was conducted as per President Biden's directive to ensure a professional transition of power. The meeting aimed to share experiences from the past four years and assist the incoming team in preparing for their responsibilities, starting at noon on January 20, 2025.
During the two-hour session, participants discussed various scenarios including responses to terrorist attacks and management of pathogens such as avian flu. They emphasized the link between domestic incidents and global challenges.
Key figures from both outgoing and incoming administrations participated in this discussion. Outgoing officials included Secretary of Homeland Security Ali Mayorkas, Deputy Secretary Kristie Canegallo, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Attorney General Merrick Garland, among others.
The incoming administration was represented by nominees like Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security, Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation, Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, and several others who are set to take over key roles in the new government.
