A report by former staffers of President Joe Biden has revealed that the slow implementation of his clean energy and infrastructure initiatives was due to an executive branch that emphasized caution and reactive approaches. The staff members claim that the bureaucratic processes and the tendency to prioritize procedural compliance over proactive action significantly hampered the ex-president’s large-scale climate and infrastructure projects. The report suggests that the lack of urgency and the resistance to expedite decisions contributed to the delays in achieving these ambitious programs. The former staffers argue that the administration’s cautious approach, which was more focused on risk mitigation than rapid execution, led to the underperformance of key initiatives such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the clean energy portfolio. While the administration maintains that the programs are still on track and that the focus on thoroughness is necessary to ensure long-term effectiveness, the report underscores the need for a more decisive and proactive approach to meet the ambitious targets set for the nation’s energy and infrastructure development.