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Why Trump Appointees Will Be Effective, for Better or Worse
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It’s natural to evaluate Donald Trump’s appointments by whether we agree with the stances of the appointees. But it’s also worth asking how effective an administration those picks will produce.
The most striking feature of many of the selections is their relative lack of experience in traditional politics. There are a lot of ex-generals1482160964755 and a high number with corporate backgrounds, including from the energy sector.1482160914812 Wall Street is well represented, with three people who have worked at Goldman Sachs,1482160866948 among others. President Barack Obama’s picks had stronger educational credentials.