You are right on him not needing to be an expert. However these are not nuances - the idea of Thorium reactors has been around for decades and the key reasons i

You are right on him not needing to be an expert. However these are not nuances - the idea of Thorium reactors has been around for decades and the key reasons it is hard to make it work and safe have not changed. If he has not an expert at hand now who can tell him that Thorium reactors are unlikely that calls into question his ability to find and select advisors. Jumping on solutions that are looking good and convenient is not a qualification for the job.