Yes, President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump for using outside consultants in his administration. However, Biden’s administration has also made use of a similar arrangement. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hired a team of consultants to help with COVID-19 response efforts, a move that has been criticized for its lack of transparency and the potential for conflicts of interest. These consultants were not government employees, which means they were not subject to the same ethical rules and oversight. This form of hiring
