Former Head of Agency That Approves Presidential Transition Says It Is Time To Recognize Biden as the Winner

The former head of the General Services Administration (GSA), David Barram, is declaring that it is time to recognize Joe Biden as the president-elect.

While President Donald Trump has refused to concede the election and several major outlets have projected Biden as the winner, Biden has indicated that he does not have the access to information necessary during the transition.

Barram — who was previously appointed by former President Bill Clinton as the GSA administrator — told CNN’s John Berman on Thursday morning, “To me, it’s clear that we should be recognizing 👤Joe Biden as the president-elect.”

Emily Murphy, the current administrator of the GSA, has yet to “ascertain” the winner of the election — and she has been faced with growing pressure to do so. Once she does, funds and resources are released to the winner of the presidential election.

Barram also noted that he is “very sympathetic” to Murphy and that it is a “tough spot to be in.”

“I just think she has to finally come to a decision and like I say, I’m sympathetic for her,” he said. “I think it will make everything work when she finally does.”