The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump's 'best people' are not doing very well; bad time to cut career public servants
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Jun 4, 2025 The podcast dives into the striking incompetence of various Trump administration officials, like the acting FEMA chief's obliviousness to hurricane season. It reveals how career public servants are struggling under burdensome bureaucracy. Leadership during this era has shifted from trust to skepticism, impacting national security engagement. Furthermore, it discusses the growing influence of billionaires on American politics, hinting at the importance of grassroots movements in countering this trend.
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Incompetence Among 'Best People'
- Many of Trump's appointed officials show surprising unpreparedness for their roles.
- Examples include education and FEMA leadership struggling with basic knowledge and skills.
FEMA Chief Unaware of Hurricane Season
- FEMA's acting chief admitted he didn't know about hurricane season, sparking concerns.
- This raised alarm as the U.S. heads into hurricane season with staffing cuts and inexperienced leadership.
HHS Report Errors Twice
- The Health and Human Services report had citation errors and wrongly cited studies twice.
- The department misrepresented authors' work and had to revise the flawed report again.
