Joe Biden announces his national security and foreign policy team (Photo: AP)

The move followed the General Services Administration’s announcement that the transition process can begin. Biden said his team indicates that America is back and ready to lead the world again.   

"The team behind me embody my core belief that America is strongest when it works with its allies. Collectively, this team has secured some of the most defining national security and diplomatic achievements in recent memory, made possible through decades of experience working with our partners,” Biden said.