This kind of illustrates the character of Guardian writers about their role and careers, more generally, I think.
One may not like one's 'Boss', he may be a racist and a sexist pig, but, let's not 'offend' him when he sticks his hand up your skirt at the office party!
They seem almost born to serve power, regretfully, but let's be a bit 'realistic' shall we? He is, after all, despite his faults, the most powerful man on earth.