Elaine Kamarck, a Senior Fellow at Brookings with expertise in presidential transitions, and Katie Tenpas, a Visiting Fellow and director of the Katzmann Initiative, discuss the critical nature of smooth presidential transitions. They examine historical challenges, especially from the contentious 2020 election, and highlight new legal reforms to improve the process. The conversation also touches on how national security considerations intertwine with upcoming political shifts, stressing the significance of well-prepared leadership in turbulent times.
