But it's not equally explained by incompetence. One does not accidentally orchestrate such a clean handoff to their competitor.

No. No. That no longer applies, and I would argue never applies to a publicly funded entity like the federal government. When you're spending public dollars there is zero difference between incompetence and malice.

This administration has shown that it absolutely isn't incompetent. It's getting stuff done. Which means it's malice. Guaranteed. We're watching a self made disaster where few will profit, but will profit ENORMOUSLY.

The public officials have a vested interest in appearing incompetent, for legal reasons. Examine the incentives to understand the behavior.