White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan commended the professionalism of his counterparts in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration during recent interactions. Sullivan expressed satisfaction with the communication and coordination between the current administration and the incoming Trump team. He specifically mentioned engaging with his successor, Mike Waltz, who is a current sitting member of Congress.
Sullivan highlighted the transparency and coordination that have characterized the interactions between the two teams. He also acknowledged the support shown by the incoming Trump team for the recent Lebanon ceasefire agreement, which aimed to halt the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Emphasizing the importance of the transition process, Sullivan noted that there is a significant amount of work ahead. He expressed his gratification at the level of coordination achieved with the incoming Trump team so far. Sullivan remarked that the incoming team appears focused on ensuring a smooth transition to enable them to swiftly address the national security challenges upon assuming office.
Overall, Sullivan conveyed a positive outlook on the incoming Trump national security team, indicating a shared commitment to a seamless transition and readiness to tackle the responsibilities that lie ahead. The mutual efforts towards effective communication and collaboration between the current and incoming administrations bode well for a cohesive transition of power in the national security domain.
