Sounds like Altman is in some ways not unlike Trump.
Altman’s polarizing past hints at OpenAI board’s reason for firing him
Before OpenAI, Altman was asked to leave by his mentor at the prominent start-up incubator Y Combinator, part of a pattern of clashes that some attribute to his self-serving approach
FTA: ... the group’s vote [to oust Altman] was rooted in worries he was trying to avoid any checks on his power at the company — a trait evidenced by his unwillingness to entertain any board makeup that wasn’t heavily skewed in his favor. [emphasis mine]
... By Sunday, it became clear that Altman wanted a board composed of a majority of people who would let him get his way.