A lot of scientists are poor communicators. It's why science communications is such an important field and a skill that should be taught in all STEM programs.
Politics is all about communication, messaging, negotiation skills, etc.
Can be developed and there are some scientists good at it.

I can’t be there because of work but y’all have my support from across the Delaware 🙌🙌

This is at the heart of the grief we feel at the firing of Federal scientists. Scientists go to school and train for years, and mostly don’t get rich or work easy hours. Why?

Because we get to look at the stars. We get to ask questions, and to try to use the answers to help people.

Go birds! Eagles have been known to go after pretty much anything in the water with a pulse, especially if they can steal it from someone else.

Evolution looking at the chart.
"Looks like a rocket ship that shoots slime. My work here is done."