A Month as President: Lessons and Reforms

Imagine stepping into the role of the President of the United States for a mere month. The vast powers at your fingertips might seem limitless at first glance, but the practical limitations are clear. Given only one month, it would be nearly impossible to enact sweeping legislative changes. However, as President Theodore Roosevelt famously noted, the Bully Pulpit can be a powerful tool to influence the nation. In this month, I would leverage every speechmaking opportunity to advocate for key reforms that resonate with the American people and the global community.

Empowering the American People

The first step would be to call upon the American people to:

Respect the law and lawful authorities. When laws are respected, violent behavior often recedes, making a gun less necessary for personal protection.

Trust in experts over charlatans and conspiracy theorists. Engaging with those who have thoroughly researched and learned more comprehensive knowledge reduces the likelihood of being misled by pseudoscientific claims.

Expand their horizons beyond the confines of the 48 states. With 96% of the world’s population living outside the United States, it is essential to understand global dynamics and recognize the impact of events beyond our borders.

Addressing Immediate Concerns

For my brief tenure, I would focus on immediate and practical issues such as:

Enhancing border security to prevent illegal immigration.

Prohibiting transgenders from enlisting in the armed forces.

Reforming the economy to address issues left by the Biden administration, aiming for a more robust and fair economy.

Long-term Vision and Policy Adjustments

While my one-month term may not bring about comprehensive policy changes, it would lay the groundwork for future reforms:

Create a global framework for early virus detection and containment to safeguard against future pandemics.

Revise the Constitution to reflect modern values, ensuring that personal data, including genetic information, is protected.

Ensure that international agreements are upheld and reviewed to maintain trust and stability in global diplomacy.

Improve the healthcare system so that it works effectively for all citizens and levy taxes on the wealthy to close loopholes in tax policies.

Ensure financial transparency for churches and other organizations, and address the systemic issues affecting our homeless population, particularly veterans.

After a month in office, I would hope to have laid out a path for modernization and ethical leadership, even if the full implementation would take longer.