The government has struggled to demonstrate tangible results from major infrastructure funding like the broadband and electric vehicle charger initiatives.

“How the hell did the bid Administration pass $42 billion for Broadband in 2021 let us agree in the 21st century in America high-speed internet is not a luxury it is a necessity and it's basically nothing to show for it by November of 2024”

He argues that modern politicians focus too much on large-scale legacy projects and should instead prioritize the detailed administration of government work.

“my general instincts when politicians start talking about Grand Mega Legacy projects I get a bit worried I tend to think government's more about sweating the small details”

Seb Coe argues that the successful delivery of the London 2012 Olympics helped restore public confidence in the United Kingdom's ability to execute major infrastructure projects.

“but I do think it gave people comfort and confidence to go out again and think actually big projects in the UK are not not Beyond us”