This guy doesn't have a science background, is Peter Thiel's former Chief of Staff and now he's responsible for arguably the most important economic and security files the Presidency oversees. Thiel's influence over the executive looms large.

This guy doesn't have a science background, is Peter Thiel's former Chief of Staff and now he's responsible for arguably the most important economic and security files the Presidency oversees. Thiel's influence over the executive looms large. https://t.co/4bAsrG0NfE

— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) March 22, 2019