Attorney general Quote by Michael Wolff
““Even before there was reason to suspect Sally Yates, they suspected her. The transition report said Trump wouldn’t like the fifty-six-year-old Atlanta-born University of Georgia career Justice Department lawyer slated to step up to acting attorney general. There was something about a particular kind of Obama person. Something about the way they walked and held themselves. Superiority. And about a certain kind of woman who would immediately rub Trump the wrong way—Obama women being a good tip-off, Hillary women another. Later this would be extended to “DOJ women.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff, 2018
The narrative claims bias in appointments stems from perceived personal traits and political loyalty.
In simple terms: Appointments can be driven by personal bias.
Key Takeaway
Beware of bias in hiring.
Themes
politics
bias
loyalty
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- government hiring
- leadership selection
- organizational culture
Key Concepts
confirmation bias
groupthink
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes this claim?
- How can institutions reduce such bias?
A Different Perspective
Bias may be overstated without data.
