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Trump, White House sign deal to begin transfer of power

Outgoing President Joe Biden makes a fighting motion after pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey Peach during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on November 25, 2024 in Washington, DC. [AFP]

US President-elect Donald Trump's transition team said Monday it had signed a long-stalled memorandum of understanding with the White House to pave the way for the Republican to take office in January.

The team had repeatedly signalled its intention to sign agreements with President Joe Biden's administration -- which traditionally involve accepting limits on private fundraising in exchange for federal cash -- but missed September and October deadlines.

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