President-Elect Trump Names Pence To Lead Transition Team

President-elect Trump is shaking up the leadership of his transition team, naming Vice President-elect Mike Pence as chairman. Pence will take over the role from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who was named as a vice chairman of the team’s executive committee.
Pence, Indiana’s governor and a former congressman, brings some Washington expertise and has long-standing relationships with congressional leaders such as House Speaker Paul Ryan.
Christie led the Trump transition effort duri