Trump has not yet submitted a legally required #ethicspledge stating that he will avoid conflicts of interest and other ethical concerns while in office, raising concerns that his refusal to do so will hamper the smooth transition to power.

Trump’s transition team was required to submit the ethics plan by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/09/us/politics/donald-trump-ethics-transition.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZU4.pjHp.x8adDriPmkhE&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare