<P> Brain trust began as a term for a group of close advisers , often academics , to a political candidate or incumbent , prized for their expertise in particular fields . The term is most associated with the group of advisers to Franklin Roosevelt during his presidential administration . More recently the use of the term has expanded to encompass any group of advisers to a decision maker , whether or not in politics . </P>
<P> Brain trust began as a term for a group of close advisers , often academics , to a political candidate or incumbent , prized for their expertise in particular fields . The term is most associated with the group of advisers to Franklin Roosevelt during his presidential administration . More recently the use of the term has expanded to encompass any group of advisers to a decision maker , whether or not in politics . </P>
who brought the brain trust a group of highly educated advisors into power with him
who brought the brain trust a group of highly educated advisors into power with him
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt