Yes, yes he does. But he doesn’t have one because he can’t tolerate someone who is not a suck-up “yes” man.
But ANY good leader needs someone who can tell them the truth, and who can do so without the threat of reprisal.
One reason Leftism has become so intellectually dead is because Leftists just can’t tolerate a differing opinion. So they mistake the choir for the congregation! To their detriment.
This White House concentrates on “The Face,” and toward some “The Jerk.” But they have no “nerd.” And therefore, performance is severely limited.