To put it in West Wing speak, [White House Communications Director Anthony] Scaramucci accepted the position of Toby. But he clearly wants to do C.J.’s job. And in wanting to be the public voice, and wanting to be the news, he has quickly become the devil on the other shoulder, encouraging his boss’ negative traits and enflaming distrust and fear.
We’ve devolved from President Bartlet and the West Wing to Piggy and Lord of the Flies.