Do you think the President, or any of the candidates, know much of anything about technology? Do you think they understand the intricacies of encryption? Would they even be able to name standard cypher suites? No, because that's not part of their education or job function. They rely on the few, their advisors, just like they do with most major issues.
How far down the advisor and lackey chain do you need to go before you get to someone who does understand the intricacies of encryption? Can name the standard cipher suites? Because I bet none of the advisers to the candidates or POTUS know those things either. This is not any of their jobs either.
Which is the larger concept I'm trying not to expound on too much.
Complete government reform and transparency are what is needed to correct most of the huge problems our world faces. Who has the ear of the king, can they be trusted, are they qualified, who has their ear, etc.
How far down the advisor and lackey chain do you need to go before you get to someone who does understand the intricacies of encryption? Can name the standard cipher suites? Because I bet none of the advisers to the candidates or POTUS know those things either. This is not any of their jobs either.