One of the biggest misconceptions held by the general public is that it’s better for dissenters to stay and try to use their position and proximity to power to affect change from the inside. That’s completely false. Especially when you’re dealing with an egomaniac like Donald Trump.
The best thing for men and women of conscience to do in a situation like that is exactly what Joe did: stand tall, resign with conviction and pull the fire alarm as you’re walking out the door.