Maybe. But I think it's more likely just another lesson in how far someone who is charismatic, well-connected, and self-promoting can advance, and how much cred

Maybe. But I think it's more likely just another lesson in how far someone who is charismatic, well-connected, and self-promoting can advance, and how much credibility they can amass, while still essentially being a complete fraud who has none of the skills or experience they claim to have. Some folks take "fake it 'til you make it" to an art form, and they keep right on faking it even after they've made it.