Strategic Implementation Sequencing

While the above actions are organized by agency, strategic implementation requires careful sequencing to build political momentum, demonstrate early wins, and create infrastructure for transformative changes. The following framework prioritizes actions based on political capital requirements, legal risk, and public impact.

Tier 1: Early Wins and Momentum Building (Days 1-30)

Objective: Demonstrate immediate commitment to reform, build public trust, and generate political capital for later battles.

Characteristics: Low legal risk, existing authority, high public visibility, direct constituent benefit

Priority Actions:

Transparency and Good Government (OMB/CTO):

• Launch “Digital Front Door” platform initiative (Day 1)
• Begin government-wide data declassification review (Day 1)
• Rationale: Low controversy, broad public benefit, demonstrates competence and openness

IRS Enforcement Shift (Treasury):

• Redirect IRS audit resources toward high-income taxpayers and large corporations (Day 1)
• Rationale: Existing authority, popular with middle-class voters, generates revenue, low legal risk

Healthcare Access (HHS):

• Launch nationwide Medicaid/ACA enrollment campaign (Day 1-30)
• Begin drug price negotiation under IRA authority (Day 1)
• Rationale: Immediate constituent benefit, builds support for public option, uses existing authority

Worker Protection (DOL):

• Rescind anti-union rules from previous administrations (Day 1)
• Launch wage theft enforcement crackdown (Day 30)
• Rationale: Energizes labor base, demonstrates commitment to workers, existing enforcement authority

Antitrust Signal (DOJ):

• Announce new era of aggressive enforcement (Day 1)
• Begin investigations into tech, pharma, financial monopolies (Day 1)
• Rationale: Sets tone, investigations are within existing authority, builds toward long-term breakups

Expected Outcomes:

• Positive media coverage of decisive action
• Tangible benefits for millions (healthcare enrollment, tax fairness)
• Coalition energization (labor, consumer advocates, good government groups)
• Political capital bank for more contentious battles

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Tier 2: Foundation Building and Institutional Change (Days 31-90)

Objective: Establish regulatory and institutional infrastructure for major reforms; initiate longer-term processes.

Characteristics: Requires rulemaking process, some political opposition, sets foundation for Year 2-3 changes

Priority Actions:

Union Rights Expansion (DOL):

• Initiate expedited rulemaking for electronic voting and card-check (Day 30)
• Rationale: 12-18 month process, builds infrastructure for Workers’ Bill of Rights legislation

Merger Guidelines (DOJ):

• Issue new presumptively anticompetitive merger standards (Day 30)
• Rationale: Immediate impact on M&A market, uses existing authority, signals seriousness

Digital Government Expansion (OMB):

• Establish U.S. Digital Service 2.0 (Day 60)
• Rationale: Infrastructure for long-term efficiency gains, attracts tech talent to government

Tax Loophole Closure (Treasury):

• Initiate rulemaking to close carried interest and other loopholes (Day 60)
• Rationale: Revenue generation, targets wealthy tax avoidance, some will require legislation

Stock Buyback Review (SEC):

• Initiate expedited rulemaking on buyback practices (Day 1, continued through Day 60)
• Issue interim guidance discouraging short-term-focused buybacks (Day 60)
• Rationale: Addresses corporate short-termism, high legal risk requires careful process

Healthcare Design (HHS):

• Complete public option design and stakeholder consultation (Days 1-60)
• Rationale: Foundation for Year 1 legislation, complex policy requires extensive consultation

Trade Policy Review (USTR):

• Comprehensive trade agreement review (Day 90)
• Rationale: Identifies renegotiation targets, coordinates with labor/environmental policy

Expected Outcomes:

• Rulemakings in motion (even if finalization takes 12-18 months)
• Policy infrastructure established (Digital Service 2.0, public option design)
• Market behavior shifts (merger activity, buyback practices) in response to signals
• Foundation set for Congressional legislation in Year 1

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Tier 3: Major Transformations and Long-Term Initiatives (Days 91-180)

Objective: Launch ambitious programs requiring substantial resources, complex coordination, or legislative partnership.

Characteristics: Highest ambition, longest timeline, requires sustained political will and Congressional cooperation

Priority Actions:

Corporate Crime Task Force (DOJ):

• Establish dedicated prosecution task force (Day 90)
• Rationale: Resource-intensive, builds evidentiary foundation for major cases, 2-3 year timeline to prosecutions

Executive Compensation Rules (SEC):

• Propose shareholder approval requirements (Day 60, finalized by Day 180)
• Rationale: Addresses inequality, likely litigation, pairs with tax policy

Wealth Tax Study (Treasury):

• Complete comprehensive study on wealth/FTT implementation (Day 120)
• Deliver recommendations to Congress (by Day 180)
• Rationale: Requires Congressional action, complex administrative challenges, constitutional questions

Insider Trading Enforcement (SEC):

• Strengthen enforcement mechanisms (Day 120)
• Rationale: Builds on early wins, demonstrates commitment to market integrity

Public Option Legislation (HHS):

• Submit draft legislation to Congress (by Day 180)
• Begin CBO scoring process
• Rationale: Major legislative lift, foundation built in Tier 2, requires Year 1 Congressional action

Expected Outcomes:

• Major policy proposals ready for Congressional action
• Long-term investigations and prosecutions initiated
• Administrative infrastructure for complex programs (wealth tax, FTT) designed
• Political narrative: “First 180 days set foundation for generational change”

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Legislative Sequencing Strategy

Congressional capacity and political capital are limited. The following sequencing maximizes chances of success:

Year 1 Legislative Priorities:

1. Healthcare (Public Option) - Builds on 180-day design work; immediate constituent benefit; uses budget reconciliation if necessary
2. Voting Rights and Election Reform - Protects gains; ensures long-term political viability; pairs with government transparency

Year 2 Legislative Priorities:

1. Tax Justice and Economic Fairness Act - Revenue from Year 1 reforms builds credibility; budget reconciliation option
2. Workers’ Bill of Rights - Foundation built through Year 1 DOL rules; labor coalition energized by early wins

Year 3 Legislative Priorities:

1. 21st Century Antitrust Act - DOJ cases provide evidence of need; public sentiment shaped by investigations
2. Constitutional Amendment Introduction - Begin long-term organizing; realistic timeline is 10-20 years

Rationale for Sequencing:

• Healthcare first: Most popular, most immediate impact, builds trust for later reforms
• Voting rights Year 1: Protects against backlash, strengthens democracy for long haul
• Tax reform Year 2: Easier after demonstrating need through healthcare costs, defense audit findings
• Workers’ rights Year 2: Union organizing gains from Year 1 rules create momentum
• Antitrust Year 3: DOJ investigations generate evidence and media coverage supporting legislation
• Constitutional amendments: Acknowledge generational timeline, focus on statutory alternatives

Political Capital Management:

• Early wins (Tier 1) bank capital for later battles
• Tier 2 actions use rulemaking to avoid Congressional battles
• Tier 3 and legislative agenda spend political capital strategically
• Losses are inevitable; prioritize winning on healthcare, voting, and tax reform

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Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning

If Republicans Control House/Senate:

• Maximize executive actions (Tiers 1-2) that don’t require legislation
• Use budget reconciliation for tax and healthcare reforms (simple majority)
• Build public pressure through transparency and constituent services
• Focus on 2026 midterm organizing to secure legislative majorities

If Aggressive Court Challenges:

• Prioritize actions with strongest legal foundations (see Anticipated Legal Challenges section)
• Build robust administrative records during rulemaking
• Coordinate with state attorneys general for parallel enforcement
• Prepare legislative fixes for actions struck down by courts

If Economic Downturn:

• Federal Job Guarantee becomes counter-cyclical stimulus
• Accelerate public investment programs (infrastructure, digital services)
• Use economic crisis to justify wealth tax and financial regulation
• Defense cuts may face more resistance; consider slower phase-in

If International Crisis:

• Defense spending reductions may need adjustment (defer by 1-2 years)
• Trade policy may require flexibility for strategic reasons
• Use crisis to justify government efficiency reforms
• Avoid appearance of weakening national security; emphasize readiness over waste

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