Trump, a member of the Republican party, has accused there being widespread voter fraud in the November 3 election without presenting any evidence to support his claims. Despite not yet acknowledging Joe Biden's victory since he secured the Electoral College more than two weeks ago, Trump's announcement on Monday was the closest he has come to accepting defeat. The Trump campaign's legal attempts to challenge the election results in key battleground states have largely been unsuccessful, leading to a growing number of Republican leaders, business executives, and national security experts urging the president to start the transition process. Biden won 306 electoral votes, well surpassing the 270 needed to win, compared to Trump's 232. Additionally, Biden leads by over 6 million votes in the national popular vote. He has started to announce members of his team before receiving government funding or a concession from Trump. Democrats have criticized the president for not accepting the election results, accusing him of undermining US democracy. The General Services Administration gave Biden permission to begin the transition process, with Administrator Emily Murphy stating that he will now have access to resources that were previously denied due to legal challenges. Michigan officials certifying Biden as the winner in their state further diminishes Trump's chances of changing the election outcome through legal means. Trump and his advisers have stated that they will continue to pursue legal options, but a recent tweet from Trump indicates that the White House is starting to accept the need to move forward. Trump expressed confidence in the strength of their case, but also acknowledged the importance of putting the country's best interests first. Despite this, Trump's adviser clarified that the tweet was not a concession, likening the situation to candidates receiving briefings during a campaign. The Biden transition team has announced plans to start meetings with federal officials to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and national security. I am grateful to Emily Murphy at GSA for her unwavering commitment and loyalty to our nation. She has faced harassment, threats, and mistreatment, and I do not want this to extend to her, her family, or GSA employees. Our case remains strong, and we will persevere. The decision made by the GSA will provide federal funds and an official office for Biden's team to conduct their transition until he assumes office on January 20th. This move also allows for Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to receive regular national security briefings, just like President Trump. According to two Trump administration officials, Biden's agency review teams may start interacting with Trump's agency officials as early as Tuesday. In addition, Biden has announced key members of his foreign policy team, including Antony Blinken as Secretary of State, John Kerry as special climate envoy, Jake Sullivan as national security adviser, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield as US ambassador to the United Nations, all of whom have extensive government experience. The 78-year-old Democrat is putting together a team from his home in Delaware to lead the country during a major public health crisis. He is considering appointing former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen as the next Treasury secretary, according to two Biden allies who spoke anonymously. Biden also appointed Cuban-born lawyer Alejandro Mayorkas to lead the Department of Homeland Security, signaling a shift away from Trump's strict immigration policies.