Is it intentional? My impression is that the government is not being lead, but managed by a group of handlers. Handlers who are coping with the difficult reality of a president who does not possess consistent reasoning process.
Is It Puppeteers or Puppets in Control in Washington?:
Like the last two Democrat Presidents, this executive's team concentrates too much on the visual, counting far too much on the belief the American public has a short memory. There is no substance in their position and it often, appearance-wise, seems to be predicated upon doing the opposite of what the last administration represented.
Because the focus is on being the alter-Trump, there is little consideration for what is logical. The failure to observe the rule "first due no harm" is not in the realm of practice. As a result, a management team that focuses mainly on public perception, is as shallow as the public's memory. Lack of vision, focus on who they aren't, places the administration in a weak position, easily led by shifting sands.