Actually, the right hates him precisely because he would not lick Trumps boots. Bureaucrat? Actually, a highly respected scientist. Overpaid? Would probably have been more highly paid outside of government service. Originally Posted by brasilHe is the highest-paid employee in the federal government. Over 400K/annum. Gropey Joe & Co. are now trying to figure out where to move him. He's responsible, in part, for the deaths of millions due to his Franken-research grants to the Communist Chinese. Beyond this, I suggest you get over Trump.