I postulate that even in the suggested context, Russell Brand would agree with Joe.
Parliamentary Democracy: You vote for your overlords and then get out of their way.
I’ll suggest again, watch all 3 seasons of “Yes, Minister” (a BritCom).
It is very instructive regarding the SES and the Deep State.
That show made it clear to me how right Andrew Jackson was--"To the victor go the spoils!"
That's why Jackson was so hated in his day.