The Challenges of Advising the President

The challenges in advising President Biden stem from a reluctance to push back on his decisions. The advisors seem to defer too much to the president, fearing that pushing back may make the situation worse. The White House is described as a cohesive group centered around the president, where cabinet members implement White House policy without driving their own. Loyalty to the president, minimal leaks, and coordination on strategy are praised, but the lack of significant pushback results in mistakes like sticking with Netanyahu during the conflict, causing isolation from allies and a lack of coherent policy. Overall, there is a perception that the advisors might need to push harder to steer the president in better directions.