President-elect Donald Trump is now receiving intelligence briefings at his Mar-a-Lago estate as he prepares to officially come back to the White House in January 2025. The Washington Post reported that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) began providing updates immediately after the Republican's election win on November 5.
The ODNI has not confirmed the story, but a spokesperson told The Post that it 'is acting consistent with the tradition, in place since 1952, of providing intelligence briefings to the President-elect'.
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This comes as Trump assembled his transition team, including billionaire backer Elon Musk, at Mar-a-Lago to pick his cabinet members. The former president has previously referred to his Florida residence as his 'Winter White House' and the 'Southern White House'.
Is It Legal For Trump To Receive Intel At Mar-a-Lago?
As president-elect, Trump can take intelligence briefings – a standard practice to ensure a smooth transition of power. However, conducting such briefings at his private residence, Mar-a-Lago, has sparked debates over the legality and security of this arrangement.
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While there is no direct violation of law in receiving briefings at a private residence, concerns arise regarding the adequacy of security measures at Mar-a-Lago and its history of breaches. The Presidential Records Act and broader national security protocols emphasize the need for safeguarding such information.
Donald Trump already had face-to-face discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the November election. Last week, Argentina President Javier Milei became the first foreign leader to visit President-elect Trump since he won a second term.