[jacquesm]

At some level the difference between malice and incompetence disappears and you should assume malice.

[BobaFloutist]

They change your strategy. Incompetent people can be steered away from damaging actions. Malicious people are steering themselves towards doing damage, and you need to oppose them directly.

[Jensson]

> Incompetent people can be steered away from damaging actions

Not if they think they are competent and know what they are doing, like Trump does.