After his extremely poor showing at the first presidential debate, many people are understandably concerned about President Joe Biden’s ability to be president for another four years. I share some of that concern, but it is tempered somewhat by the knowledge of the caliber of advisers each man surrounded himself with as president.
In the Trump White House, the vast majority of his appointees and close advisers had little or no experience in the areas they were to oversee or provide counsel. There seemed to be only two qualifications needed: 1) Either be a family member or a major campaign donor; and 2) be subservient and totally loyal to him personally.
In contrast, President Biden has built an administration supported by individuals well-qualified for the positions in which they serve. They are people who can help shape policy based on years of experience and knowledge, and not be afraid to offer differing opinions for consideration when they feel they are needed.
The former is a cohort of toadies who provide no guardrails to Trump’s worst impulses. The latter is a council of experienced individuals who will speak up and honestly advise President Biden. I think the choice is clear.
