Impromptu

Americans don’t like experts? Send in the clowns.

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Dec 10, 2024
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INSIGHT

Friends and Family Plan

  • Trump's cabinet picks often seem based on personal connections rather than qualifications.
  • This "friends and family plan" prioritizes loyalty and personal chemistry.
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Outsider Appointments

  • Trump's appointments challenge the traditional notion of expertise in government.
  • Some believe this reflects a public desire for unconventional approaches.
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Incompetence as a Safeguard

  • Dana Milbank suggests some nominees' lack of experience might hinder their ability to implement harmful policies.
  • Incompetence could be a safeguard against dangerous ideologies.
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