Joe Biden began to appoint his team of advisers …

The President-elect of the United States Joe biden appointed his team of advisers to the White House, while Donald Trump still does not recognize his defeat in the election. Biden has placed those who accompanied him during the election campaign in key leadership positions. In parallel started a hearing in Pennsylvania to respond to the New York tycoon trial which asks to contest the votes in this state. In turn, the main scientific leader of the country in the fight against the coronavirus, Anthony Fauci, maintained the need for a “delicate transition” so as not to waste all the work accomplished. Biden had pointed out that if the president continued to block the transition, it could lead to many more deaths.

El Team Biden

Among Biden’s nominations is Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond, who was co-chair of his campaign, as Senior advisor and director of its Office of Public Participation. Also, Jen O’Malley Dillon, his campaign manager, as deputy chief of staff. As well Julissa Reynoso, who in Barack Obama’s government was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Latin America and Ambassador to Uruguay, as chief of staff to the first lady. One meeting that sparked controversy is that of Steve Ricchetti, renowned White House lobbyist. Ricchetti had previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff during Bill Clinton’s tenure (1993-2001). This former public servant founded a company in 2001 with his brother, from whom he separated to start working with Biden. In the past year they had won several contracts with pharmaceutical companies. Some progressive groups have already called on the former vice president to keep lobbyists out of his administration.

Since the Biden campaign, they have argued that the new advisers have extensive government experience. “These diverse and talented people demonstrate President-elect Biden’s commitment to building an administration that resembles AmericaThe president-elect’s team said in a statement. Last week, the former vice-president appointed his former adviser Ron Klain, a harsh critic of Trump’s handling of the pandemic, as the next leader.

Trump wants Pennsylvania

For his part, the Republican President held a day of discreet and made no public appearances. However, some of the lawsuits he brought began to be dealt with by the judge. In pennsylvania Republican campaign wants electoral authorities not to certify November 3 election results. They argue that the same electoral procedures were not applied statewide. There, the Democratic candidate won and with it the 20 voters granted by this constituency.

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar requested in a brief to the judge that the lawsuit be dismissed. Official described as “banal and common” the irregularities denounced by the campaign of the current occupant of the White House. The Republican team maintains that the ballots would have been corrected since some counties would have allowed voters to send them without the corresponding envelope. But there is no evidence of fraud in the November 3 election. In fact, the electoral authorities of both parties publicly declared that the elections were transparent. At the same time, international observers confirmed that there were no serious irregularities.

Even if Trump was successful in straightening Pennsylvania, it wouldn’t be enough to distort Biden’s overall victory.. The Democrat has 306 votes in the Electoral College, exceeding the 270 needed to be proclaimed president by that body at its meeting on December 14. The Democratic lead in Pennsylvania is nearly 70,000 votes. Judge Matthew Brann must decide whether or not to accept the complaint or the state authorities. “Be prepared to argue and be questioned», Declared the magistrate at the time of the convocation of the hearing.

Fauci concerned about the pandemic

Far from the electoral climate, Fauci asked for clarification to develop health policies. “If the transition is not delicate, it will not be possible to optimize all the efforts that have been madeThe expert said. He also called on the two sides to address substantive issues such as levels of medical supplies, protective equipment for health workers and the vaccination schedule. The doctor warned that until vaccines are available, people will have to continue to act responsibly. “Vaccines are important, but the point is, we don’t want these vaccines to make people complacent.“said the immunologist.

Biden had raised concerns about the health issue on Monday. “The White House says it has a program that not only deals with how to get vaccines, but also how to distribute them. If we have to wait until January 20 to get this plan, that means a delay of a month, or a month and a half.“, the president-elect warned of the date of the transfer of command. Therefore, he asked Trump to advance a common agenda.”Hope the president will be a little wiser before he arrives in January“Biden said.