Comment by mft_

Trump's lack of knowledge on many topics, unwillingness to learn from others, and random chaotic capricious nature are on the one hand a problem (e.g. the Iran war) but also prevent his administration from being as effective as it might otherwise be. The bribery/money side is a distraction: yes, it's bad, corrupt, etc., but compared to the cumulative chaos unleashed on the world with the decision to attack Iran, it's negligible.

If Vance took over and pursued the same Project 2025/Miller/MAGA agenda, it could be much better organised, and much more effective. That's even scarier.