Original sentence: He adopted hands-off laissez-faire policies both on economic and social policy.Plagued by scandals in his administration—despite being personally honest—Harding died suddenly three years into his term due to complications from pneumonia and possible food poisoning
Edited sentence: A mediocre president at best, he adopted hands-off laissez-faire policies both on economic and social policy.Plagued by scandals in his administration—despite being personally honest—Harding died suddenly three years into his term