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With the election now over, a two month sprint begins to shape the next administration and Donald Trump's transition is lagging behind.
Can he catch up and avoid the chaos of his last presidential transition?
I'm Leila Faulden.
That's a Martinez.
And this is up first from NPR News.
Trump's campaign promises include expanding oil drilling, replacing the civil service with partisan loyalists and deporting millions of immigrants he demonizes as criminals.
On day one, I will launch the.
Largest deportation program of criminals in the history of America.
What might his first 100 days look like?
And nearly four years ago, the House of Representatives impeached Trump for incitement of insurrection after a mob attacked the Capitol.
Will he make good on his promise to pardon the January 6 riders?