Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition

President-elect Joe Biden is warning of massive dam done to national security apparatus by Trump ministration and "roblocks" in communication between ncy officials and his transition team that could undermine Americans' security.

During remarks on Monday in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden said his team has faced "obstruction” from “political leership” at Defense Department and Office of Manment and Budget as y've sought to gar necessary information to continue transition of power.

"Right w we just aren't getting all information that we need from outgoing ministration in key national security areas. It's thing short, in my view, of irresponsibility," Biden said.

He warned that his team needs "full visibility" into budget process at Defense Department "in order to avoid any window of confusion or catch-up that our versaries may try to exploit".

Biden's remarks came after he was briefed by members of his national security and defense teams and visers, including his minees for secretary of State, Defense and Homeland Security, as well as his incoming national security viser.

president-elect said his team found that ncies "critical to our security have incurred ermous dam" during President Donald Trump's time in office.

"Many of m have been hollowed out in personnel, capacity and in morale. ... It makes it harder for our government to protect American people,” he said.