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You Wake Up President — What’s Your First Move?

Woke up president? Before grand gestures, use your first hours wisely: assemble experts, secure continuity, consult legal counsel, and set a competent, ethical tone. Learn the smart, practical moves that actually change things.

Morning in the Oval: first decisions.

You Wake Up President - First Move

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So you open your eyes and discover you’re the president. What do you do first? Short answer: it depends. But here’s a friendly, no-nonsense guide to the kinds of first moves people suggest — from the serious to the silly — and what actually matters in those opening hours.

Big, bold actions people want

Some say go for the dramatic stuff: release hidden reports, launch sweeping investigations into corrupt officials, or immediately overturn decisions that shaped political money. The calls to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine or to reverse the effects of the Citizens United ruling reflect that urge to change the media and money landscape fast. Learn more here: Fairness Doctrine and Citizens United v. FEC.

Smart practical first moves

Assemble a team of experts. You need advisers who actually know policy and the levers of government.
Secure continuity: check briefings, national security updates, and ensure the chain of command is intact.
Consult legal counsel before any sweeping action. Not every power is unilateral — Congress and courts play a role.

Humor and humanity

Not everyone wants to fight the system immediately. Some say the first act is totally mundane — call your mom, call your therapist, or yes, take a poop. Those reactions remind us presidents are still people who need a minute to breathe.

Radical or petty ideas people float

Kick the annoying HOA board member off — because who wouldn’t start with small-scale power?
Deport a billionaire — mostly said in jest, but it captures the impulse for accountability.
Resign on day one — some think the job’s just too awful to keep.

Here’s the real takeaway: the first move should balance urgency with restraint. Use your first hours to learn, to protect the country, and to set a tone: competent, transparent, and ethical. Grand gestures make headlines. Thoughtful groundwork changes things.

So, if you woke up president tomorrow, what would you do first?

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