Trump Transition Team Faces Criticism Over Use of Private Email Servers

Concerns grow over security risks as Trump team opts for private servers and devices, bypassing government cybersecurity measures.

Donald Trump's transition team is using private email servers and devices instead of government-issued systems, raising security concerns.
Federal officials have warned that private server use could expose sensitive government information to hacking attempts from foreign adversaries like China and Iran.
The Trump team has rejected federal cybersecurity support and a $7 million public transition fund, citing a desire to reduce government oversight and taxpayer costs.
Critics have pointed out the hypocrisy of Trump’s actions, given his 2016 campaign's focus on Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server as Secretary of State.
The Biden administration has advised federal agencies to limit electronic communication with the transition team, requiring in-person document exchanges for sensitive information.