RELATED September 14, 2023 The States of Our Union August 16, 2023 Presidential Transitions are a Perilous Moment for National Security April 24, 2023 Effective presidential transitions can earn the public’s trust GovExec Daily: The Stalled Presidential Transition November 16, 2020 The transition period between administrations is usually a 75-day sprint to bring the incoming administration up-to-speed on the wide span of government. Processes for security clearances, office space and other resources are taken care of during this period in order to keep some level of continuity, even between seemingly incongruous administrations. GovExec