Key Trump Policy Adviser Not a Policy Guy, Which Seems Like a Major Drawback
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Key Trump Policy Adviser Not a Policy Guy, Which Seems Like a Major Drawback
By Jonathan Chait
@jonathanchait
Politico has some reporting on the organizational difficulties facing the Trump White House.
Deep in the story, a former administration official explains that Chris Liddell is not a policy guy, and that he is also not really a Washington guy. There are some jobs where these limitations could be overcome easily Starbucks barista, circus clown, corporate executive (Lidells former job), or working in a location far away from Washington, like New Zealand (Lidells home country).
Unfortunately, Lidell now works in Washington, and his current position is deputy chief of staff for policy. That is a job where you really want somebody whos comfortable working in Washington and who wouldnt be described by a former colleague as not a policy guy.