How to Break the Blueprint: A Tactical Guide to Russ Vought’s 180-Day Power Grab
He governs through footnotes and faith tests. Here’s how to trace every wire and clip them.
If you’ve not read his profile, Russ Vought and the Paperwork Revolution, start there. This is the strategy guide to dismantling the machinery he built before the 180-day clock runs out.
If you missed the profile series on Stephen Miller, be sure to check out his profile and strategy guide as well.
Russ Vought doesn't hold rallies or dominate headlines. Instead, he quietly wields immense power from inside the federal bureaucracy, reshaping America’s democracy through obscure memos and carefully timed purges. His tools aren’t fiery speeches; they’re clocks, schedules, and silence.
In January, Vought got his most dangerous weapons yet:
Schedule PC—a ticking 210-day bomb set to purge thousands of nonpartisan federal workers.
Executive Order 14215—a chokehold forcing every independent regulator to funnel decisions directly through him.
If watchdogs, journalists, and advocates wait until firings begin or crucial funds disappear, it will already be too late. The machinery of Vought’s quiet coup thrives on inattention, and each passing day pushes democracy closer to the breaking point.
But we have proof that delay can dismantle this silent operation. When Vought froze critical funding, 11 state Attorneys General, local hospitals, and even church-run shelters pushed back hard. Within 48 hours, the freeze collapsed under public pressure. Delay is possible, and delay wins.
Just as we did with Stephen Miller, we’ll use a clear, actionable blueprint to disrupt Vought’s machinery. But this time, the countermeasures must be sharper, faster, and grounded not just in slogans, but in paperwork, procedure, and pressure.
This guide gives you everything you need to slow Vought’s operation:
A psychological blueprint: Understand what drives him—and what rattles him.
Proven pressure points: Real-world case studies where public attention and legal challenges forced retreats.
Five tactical wires: Cut or slow these wires, and you stall his entire operation.
Messaging frames: Turn the spotlight directly onto Vought, stripping away his cover behind louder figures like Trump.
Audience-specific plays: Tools and messaging tailored for everyone from Attorneys General to local newsrooms—because distributed threats require distributed resistance.
Russ Vought runs on silence. Together, let's make it loud.
Psychological Profile: Understanding Russ Vought
Russ Vought's low visibility isn't accidental but central to his strategy. Unlike louder figures in the Trump orbit, Vought thrives precisely because he's careful, methodical, and nearly anonymous. This unique operational style provides important insights into his psychological makeup and how to disrupt him effectively.
1. Rigid Need for Control and Certainty
Vought’s extreme reliance on schedules, deadlines, and meticulously crafted policy memos indicates a psychological need for absolute predictability. He appears deeply uncomfortable with uncertainty or ambiguity. This rigidity suggests underlying anxiety about chaos or loss of control, which he compensates for through extreme bureaucratic precision.
What this means:
Deliberately disrupting his timelines (lawsuits, audits, FOIAs) can produce anxiety-driven overreactions or quiet withdrawals, making procedural delays especially powerful.
2. Aversion to Public Exposure
Vought carefully maintains anonymity, relying on the cover of louder, more controversial figures like Trump to shield himself. This deliberate invisibility likely indicates a strong fear of scrutiny, exposure, or direct accountability. He operates quietly because being seen clearly, with all actions openly linked to him, represents a genuine psychological threat.
What this means:
Keeping Vought consistently named and spotlighted forces him out of comfort, reducing his operational effectiveness and potentially causing him to withdraw or pause operations.
3. Dependency on Structured Networks
Heavily relying on tight-knit ideological groups like the Heritage Foundation and the Center for Renewing America points to an underlying fear of isolation. Vought likely draws significant emotional security and confidence from the ideological consistency and validation provided by these structured networks.
What this means:
Exposing vulnerabilities within his networks, through leaks, IRS challenges, or public embarrassment, undermines his emotional and operational security.
4. Moral Absolutism as a Psychological Defense
Vought consistently frames his work as a theological or moral imperative, a nation that must be “brought back under God.” Such unwavering absolutism often signals internal discomfort with moral ambiguity or complexity. By reducing every policy decision to an issue of obedience versus rebellion, Vought avoids confronting the ethical consequences of his actions directly.
What this means:
Highlighting direct moral contradictions (such as faith communities harmed by his policies) can shake his moral framework, forcing internal and external doubt about his justifications.
5. Avoidance of Direct Confrontation
When challenged, Vought rarely escalates publicly. He retreats, redirects, or reframes conflict into procedural terms. This strong avoidance of direct confrontation likely stems from fear of direct accountability or personal exposure.
What this means:
Persistent public pressure, especially through lawsuits, oversight hearings, or direct questioning, may lead to quiet policy retreats rather than direct pushback, giving resistance efforts meaningful openings.
How to Use This Profile Strategically:
Target his carefully structured timelines and schedules, using procedural delays and disruptions to provoke internal anxiety and operational paralysis.
Force him repeatedly into the public eye, removing his anonymity and causing psychological discomfort that can degrade his effectiveness.
Expose fractures and contradictions within his ideological networks to threaten the emotional and structural support underpinning his confidence.
Present him repeatedly with direct, undeniable moral contradictions to destabilize his moral certainty and confidence in his mission.
Sustain consistent, relentless pressure, knowing he prefers quiet withdrawal over open, prolonged conflict.
Vought may lack the overt emotional volatility of figures like Stephen Miller, but his psychological vulnerabilities, though subtle, are equally exploitable. His strength depends entirely on staying unseen, unquestioned, and unchallenged. Making him visible, accountable, and uncertain fundamentally undermines his effectiveness.
Inside Vought’s Operating System: Five Fault Lines to Press
Russ Vought’s machine depends on precise timing, quiet networking, and staying in the shadows. But it has vulnerabilities—and each of them is a lever you can pull to disrupt his carefully built machinery.
1. Religious Certainty
Vought sees every fight as good versus evil—obedience or rebellion. When confronted with real-world consequences of his policies, especially harm inflicted upon faith-based charities or community programs, his moral framing crumbles.
How to press:
Highlight stories of church-run shelters losing FEMA aid or faith-based childcare centers shuttering due to his grant freezes. When the people he claims to protect become victims, his “nation under God” rhetoric looks hollow and selective.
2. Paperwork Clock-Watching
Vought’s tactics run on deadlines, not debates. Schedule PC’s purge has a 210-day fuse; EO 14215 depends on rigid 30-day review windows. Every missed deadline is a win for democracy.
How to press:
Flood Vought with lawsuits, FOIA requests, and inspector-general audits. Each bureaucratic delay interrupts his timeline and stalls his power grab. Every pause is victory.
3. Network Addiction
Vought’s strength comes from a three-part network: CRA crafts the policies, Heritage provides loyalists, and America First Legal defends in court. Break one piece, and the entire system grinds to a halt.
How to press:
Expose Heritage’s résumé-bank as an ideological filter violating IRS rules. Uncover CRA’s secret donor memos. When one link weakens, the entire network suffers.
4. Spotlight Aversion
Unlike louder figures in Trump’s orbit, Vought avoids publicity. Scrutiny and public questioning force him to justify his ideology, weakening his image as the neutral "invisible hand."
How to press:
Attach his name explicitly to controversial actions in every headline. “Vought freezes FEMA aid,” not just “Trump Administration freezes aid.” The moment he steps into the spotlight, he loses the ability to operate quietly.
5. Scarcity Control
Vought thrives on exclusive access—draft orders, budget memos, and secret hiring lists. That control collapses if these tools leak publicly, robbing him of his leverage.
How to press:
Support whistle-blowers and launch parallel FOIA campaigns. Flood Vought’s office with leaks. Once his internal secrets become common knowledge, allies fracture, and the operation stalls.
Personal Contradictions: Private vs. Public Morality
Beyond policy contradictions, Russ Vought’s personal history reveals deeper psychological vulnerabilities:
Private Instability: Recently divorced, Vought’s personal life has quietly diverged from the tightly managed public image of moral and procedural certainty he projects. This internal contradiction—private turmoil contrasted with rigid public control—suggests underlying tension and vulnerability. It reveals a man uncomfortable with public scrutiny or judgment beyond his professional life.
Profound Hypocrisy (Daughter’s Medical Treatment): Vought’s own daughter benefited from life-saving medical treatments—treatments his policies now threaten to deny countless other children and families. This startling inconsistency indicates a psychological blind spot, allowing him to detach the harsh impacts of his decisions from their real-world consequences in his own life.
When publicly confronted, such contradictions become powerful emotional and moral leverage against his rigid ideological framing.
Strategic use of these contradictions:
Expose them respectfully but firmly to undercut Vought’s moral and ideological certainty.
Highlight these contradictions in conversations with faith-based or moderate audiences who are especially sensitive to hypocrisy or moral inconsistency.
Remember: You don't have to attack every weakness simultaneously. Just a single, well-timed pressure point can disrupt Vought's operation—two or more, and it falls apart entirely.
Proof of Concept: Three Times Vought’s Timetable Failed
Vought’s entire operation relies on precise schedules. When confronted with legal challenges, public pressure, or simple transparency, his system falters. Here are three examples proving that delay and sunlight can dismantle his plan:
The 48-Hour Grant Freeze Collapse
What Happened
On January 23, 2025, Vought quietly froze billions in federal grants with a single memo. Within hours, community organizations—from hospitals to church-run childcare centers—found their critical funding abruptly halted.
Push-back
A coalition of 11 state Attorneys General filed a lawsuit, faith leaders held emergency press conferences, and hospitals shared screenshots of zero-dollar accounts.
Result
Under intense public scrutiny, the White House reversed the freeze within 48 hours, calling it a "routing error." Vought’s carefully orchestrated move collapsed when real human stories dominated the headlines.
NPR/PBS Defunding Gambit Halted
What Happened
In late April 2025, Vought coordinated a sudden attempt to strip all funding from public broadcasting. Trump fired key oversight board members, and internal emails leaked a plan to embed political reviewers within NPR and PBS.
Push-back
Public broadcasters swiftly sued, citing First Amendment violations. Public outrage surged, branding the move as "state censorship."
Result
Within days, a judge issued an injunction, stalling Vought’s plan. The operation unraveled when the public saw clearly what was happening: an authoritarian overreach hidden behind paperwork.
Schedule PC Purge Slowed by Whistle-blowers
What Happened
Vought ordered agencies to draft mass pink-slip lists under Schedule PC rules. But when Homeland Security workers leaked these lists, public employee unions mobilized quickly.
Push-back
Federal unions filed immediate lawsuits and asked Inspectors General to audit. Investigations froze the purge process.
Result
DHS suspended its purge lists indefinitely, and other agencies stalled to avoid investigations. Vought’s critical 180-day clock was effectively paused.
The Pattern You Can Repeat:
Expose quietly implemented policies → Shift the public narrative.
File swift lawsuits → Stop the clock with legal delays.
Highlight human impact stories → Make procedural actions morally indefensible.
Each example proves Vought's power isn’t inevitable. It's fragile, reactive, and deeply vulnerable to coordinated exposure and resistance.
The Five Wires to Snip: A Tactical Checklist
Russ Vought’s operation depends on five key mechanisms. Each one is vulnerable. Strike decisively at any of these, and you stall the entire machine:
1. Schedule PC: Stop the Purge
Why it matters:
Schedule PC is Vought’s main tool to purge independent career staff from federal agencies.
How to cut it:
Amplify union lawsuits and Inspector General audits; every investigation pauses Vought’s clock.
File FOIA requests for agency purge lists—make the abstract threat real by showing local job losses.
Flood public comment periods, forcing OMB to respond and delaying their timeline.
Early warning of success: OMB issues internal memos delaying the 210-day deadline.
2. EO 14215: Overload the Gatekeeper
Why it matters:
EO 14215 forces independent regulators to funnel rules through Vought’s desk, slowing or stopping crucial protections.
How to cut it:
Encourage regulatory agencies to submit more, not fewer, rules—bury Vought’s team under paperwork.
Tactically connect agency staff with whistleblower lawyers to safeguard internal delays.
File parallel lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions to stretch Vought’s legal team thin.
Early warning of success: Agencies start publishing rules directly, exploiting the 30-day approval clock against Vought.
3. Impoundment Memo: Protect Congressional Funds
Why it matters:
Vought’s impoundment strategy turns congressional appropriations into optional spending, effectively vetoing programs without legal authority.
How to cut it:
Quickly file lawsuits on behalf of popular bipartisan programs (veterans’ services, rural hospitals) to make harm immediately visible.
Demand emergency congressional riders to restore blocked funding, forcing repeated public battles.
Publicize stories like the $38 million FEMA emergency-alert freeze to capture broad public outrage.
Early warning of success: Treasury quietly releases partial funds "pending litigation."
4. Heritage Résumé Bank: Disrupt the Staffing Pipeline
Why it matters:
Heritage’s secret résumé bank is Vought’s ideological hiring pipeline for loyalist appointees.
How to cut it:
File FOIAs to expose ideological or religious screening criteria, triggering IRS and First Amendment challenges.
Launch public IRS/FEC complaints against partisan screenings to legally stall hiring.
Publicly highlight extreme hires to deter moderate candidates.
Early warning of success: Heritage shuts down or rebrands its public application portal.
5. Deny Vought Narrative Cover: Keep Him in the Spotlight
Why it matters:
Vought thrives by staying invisible and procedural; sunlight undermines his quiet bureaucratic power.
How to cut it:
Consistently tag headlines directly to Vought: "Vought blocks FEMA aid," not "Trump administration blocks…"
Push Vought onto TV panels or public hearings, forcing him to defend unpopular actions directly.
Seed satire and late-night comedy to erode Vought’s serious image, weakening his authority among allies.
Early warning of success: Vought allies publicly defend him showing he's losing his invisible protection.
Use these strategies in parallel: Cutting even one wire stalls Vought's plans. Cutting multiple wires jams the gears permanently. Coordination isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.
Message It Like It Matters: How to Keep the Pressure on Vought
The goal: Make "Russ Vought" synonymous with bureaucratic theocracy before his actions can fully take hold. Each audience needs tailored, memorable messages.
State Attorneys General (Blue & Purple States)
Frame: “Defend your power of the purse.”
Hook: “If Vought wins, your state's budget becomes merely a suggestion.”
Action: “File lawsuits now or watch local funding disappear later.”
Congressional Republicans on the Fence
Frame: “Single-person government isn’t small government.”
Hook: Invoke Reagan: “No president should hold public funds hostage.”
Action: Demand cost estimates for mass firings in their districts—jobs resonate louder than ideology.
Federal Career Employees & Unions
Frame: “Schedule PC isn’t a review—it’s a purge.”
Hook: “Your job security depends on Vought’s secret loyalty tests.”
Action: Share whistle-blower hotlines, Inspector General contacts, and leak templates widely.
Independent Media, Local Media & Late-Night Comedy
Frame: “Theocrat with a spreadsheet.”
Hook: Highlight absurd contrasts between Vought’s calm bureaucratic style and his ideological extremism.
Action: Provide easily shareable visuals: charts of lost funding, satirical memes, quick-hit analogies.
Mainstream Faith Communities
Frame: “When faith picks favorites, communities suffer.”
Hook: Spotlight churches, shelters, and charities harmed by Vought’s grant freezes.
Action: Publish op-eds from respected local pastors: “Whose God decides who gets funded?”
Digital Activists & Donors
Frame: “Delay is defense.”
Hook: Use progress bars and countdown clocks showing stalled days—turn procedural delays into victories.
Action: Crowdsource state-level FOIA fees—every small donation burns valuable lawyer time.
One Simple Rule: Always headline with his name: #StopVoughtNotJustTrump
Consistent repetition makes every grant freeze, firing, or budget cut directly traceable to Vought, eroding his anonymity and making him politically toxic.
Rapid-Response Toolkit: Immediate Actions to Jam Vought’s Gears
You don’t need massive resources to disrupt Russ Vought’s operation, just targeted, strategic actions. Pick even one of these to start today:
1. FOIA-Flood Starter Pack
File quick FOIA requests forcing OMB and OPM staff to spend hours responding instead of purging.
Template request: "All documents related to Schedule PC reclassification lists (Jan 2025–present)."
File in batches of 10; share publicly to encourage journalistic follow-up.
2. Inspector-General Trigger Letters
Initiate audits by submitting letters describing potential misuse of funds (e.g., rehiring costs after purges).
Prioritize DHS, EPA, and HHS—where whistleblower buzz already exists.
Copy congressional oversight committees to secure official follow-up.
3. State-Level “Missing Money” Alerts
Set up a simple form for local officials: grant name, dollar amount, human impact quote.
Publish weekly alerts highlighting real-world harm (schools unfunded, hospitals unpaid).
Keep withheld funds constantly visible to the public.
4. Faith Leaders’ Letters to Editors
Share brief, impactful templates: "As a pastor running a food pantry, I reject selective theology that starves families."
Distribute widely—small-town newspapers readily publish these letters, amplifying local moral pressure.
5. Social Media “Clock Jam” Graphics
Use countdown graphics every time a FOIA request, lawsuit, or audit is launched.
Tag with hashtags: #JamTheClock #StopVought
Alert journalists—visual timelines create quick, compelling story hooks.
6. Micro-Grant Legal Pool
Quickly fund filing fees ($500 each) for state lawsuits or whistleblower legal counsel.
Keep individual donations under $5,000 to minimize IRS paperwork and accelerate funding.
Publicly share funded actions to build momentum and credibility.
7. Leaked Résumé Bank Hotline
Create secure channels (ProtonMail, Signal).
Solicit leaks: "Has Heritage targeted your agency? Securely send screenshots."
Verified leaks immediately shared with journalists and Inspector Generals—each leak disrupts Vought’s hiring pipeline.
Remember: No single person must do everything. Each FOIA request, leaked document, or lawsuit creates critical delays. Vought relies on silence and schedules; your disruption, no matter how small, has real power.
Fast-FAQ: Clear Answers to the Six Common Excuses
Use these direct, conversational answers to quickly overcome common misconceptions. Copy and share widely.
Q: “Isn’t Schedule PC just a routine reorganization?”
A: No. Schedule PC systematically strips job protections from career staff without congressional approval. It guts legally protected civil service roles, undermining decades of bipartisan norms.
Q: “Even if impoundment passes, can’t Congress re-appropriate funds?”
A: Only in theory. Congress can re-appropriate, but Vought can keep issuing holds, dragging out the process indefinitely. Meanwhile, essential local programs collapse. It’s intentional gridlock, not temporary disruption.
Q: “I’m not a federal employee—why does Schedule PC matter to me?”
A: Because losing skilled federal workers directly impacts your community. FEMA aid slows down, Medicare claims stall, and mortgage processes grind to a halt. Federal purges translate directly into reduced local services.
Q: “Isn’t this just Trump being Trump—won’t it pass when he moves on?”
A: Not this time. Vought’s strategies outlast personalities and rely on permanent structural changes. His entire plan is designed to function regardless of who's president, permanently reshaping government operations.
Q: “Why risk whistleblowing if Schedule PC could get me fired?”
A: If you report wrongdoing now, whistleblower laws protect you—even under Schedule PC. By blowing the whistle early, you become legally protected against retaliation or termination. Act swiftly to safeguard your rights.
Q: “Is calling out Christian Nationalism anti-religious fearmongering?”
A: No. Vought’s own documents explicitly call for staffing government only with people who affirm certain religious beliefs. That directly violates the constitutional ban on religious tests for public office, threatening freedom of religion for everyone.
Key Message to Share: This isn’t normal politics—it’s a systematic dismantling of democratic checks and balances, designed to quietly embed ideology into everyday governance. Delay and transparency are your most powerful tools.
Grab-and-Go Resources: Tools You Can Use Immediately
Quick links, templates, and contacts to start action today. Share these widely with groups, colleagues, or networks.
Whistleblower Legal Hotlines
Government Accountability Project: (202) 457-0034 or secure intake at whistleblower.org
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER): peer.org
Project on Government Oversight (POGO): pogo.org/send-us-a-tip
Journalists Covering This Beat (Send Tips)
Lisa Rein (Washington Post): Federal workforce
Zachary Cohen (CNN): Oversight and staffing
Tony Romm (NYT): Budget and impoundment
Critical Report
Project 2025 Mandate (PDF): documentcloud.org/documents/24088042-project-2025s-mandate-for-leadership-the-conservative-promise/
Note: This used to be accessible directly through the Project 2025 website. It no longer is. I have a downloaded copy saved locally; I suggest you all do the same.
Every shared document, leak, or resource matters. Each action you take creates critical delays, protecting democratic institutions from Vought’s quiet dismantling.
10-Week Action Calendar: Keeping Vought Off-Balance
Week 1 (Now)
File at least one FOIA request targeting your nearest federal office.
Encourage local faith leaders to submit letters about community impacts from grant freezes.
Week 2
State Attorneys General prepare lawsuits highlighting direct community harm from withheld funds.
Union locals host briefings on whistleblower rights.
Leak résumé-bank screenshots anonymously to journalists.
Week 3
Constituents schedule meetings with congressional reps to discuss preserving civil service protections.
Digital activists post short explainer videos linking Vought’s policies to community impacts.
Send follow-up reminders for FOIA requests (20-day response clock).
Week 4
State lawmakers pass resolutions tracking delayed federal payments to communities.
Faith groups organize interfaith calls highlighting harm from religious favoritism.
Distribute satire memes targeting Vought to late-night and independent comedy writers.
Week 5
Publicize agencies that haven’t acknowledged Inspector General complaints.
Coordinate local statements supporting public broadcasting (NPR/PBS) for court filings.
Crowdsource funds (target: $20K) for micro-grants covering legal fees.
Week 6
File second-round FOIA requests, expanding into OMB sub-offices.
Organize social media "Clock Jam" days spotlighting stalled impoundments.
Campus groups hold teach-ins on local impacts from federal freezes.
Week 7
Unions and transparency groups host webinars explaining Schedule PC legal strategies.
Deliver letters to moderate Republicans emphasizing local economic impacts of purges.
Publish community-level letters highlighting risks from FEMA alert delays.
Week 8
Leak key FOIA findings immediately to media and state Attorneys General.
AGs update lawsuits with new evidence from FOIA documents.
Release visual summaries highlighting successful delays on social media.
Week 9
Coordinate whistleblower document drops ahead of high-profile media segments (Sunday news shows).
Publish faith leaders' letters in conservative outlets emphasizing community harm.
Pressure federal agencies publicly on transparency regarding efficiency audits.
Week 10 (Critical Final Push)
Demand public release of final Schedule PC purge lists—file lawsuits if delayed.
Hold visual demonstrations (“pink-slip protests”) outside federal buildings.
Final coordinated social push highlighting all delays achieved: demonstrate the power of collective action.
Success measure: Reaching day 180 with firings halted, impoundments blocked, or EO 14215 stalled in court means Vought’s timeline is broken and democracy protected.
After Day 180: Maintaining the Long-Term Resistance
If Vought’s timeline stalls, but his influence remains, shift focus from short-term disruption to long-term resistance. Establish ongoing tools and habits to prevent burnout and sustain pressure:
1. Permanent Grant-Tracker
Keep the real-time "missing-money" grant tracker updated continuously. Assign administration to a journalism school or local watchdog to maintain data accuracy and accessibility.
2. Standing FOIA Cooperative
Create a standing fund among several partner groups (small quarterly donations). Hire one dedicated FOIA paralegal to maintain constant, organized requests. Rotate oversight among partner groups to share responsibility and avoid duplication.
3. Faith-Based Counter-Narrative
Launch a brief, regular publication ("Covenant & Conscience") to counter Christian Nationalist narratives. Distribute content to faith groups and clergy sermon-prep resources for broader outreach and impact.
4. Whistleblower Defense Fund
Convert micro-grant pools into a permanent nonprofit endowment. Use generated interest to provide immediate legal assistance for whistleblowers. Publish annual impact summaries to attract sustained donations and support.
5. Red-State Alliance Circles
Invite conservative local officials uncomfortable with Schedule PC’s extremism into confidential Zoom calls with neutral legal experts. Facilitate discreet intra-party pushback through local Republican officials.
6. Hashtag Refresh Strategy
Retire "#JamTheClock" after Day 180; replace it with "#PatchThePurge" to reflect ongoing vigilance. Regularly update campaign imagery and messaging to avoid digital fatigue or algorithm suppression.
7. Annual “Vought Index”
Publish a yearly report tracking:
Schedule PC vacancies
Impoundment freezes and restorations
Active court injunctions
Use the report each budget season to maintain visibility and media interest.
8. Public Training Modules
Offer free, easily accessible online training modules ("Federal Resistance 101"):
How to file effective FOIAs
Basics of IG reporting
Decoding federal notices
Promote widespread community engagement without overwhelming new participants.
This simplified, actionable framework ensures that the energy and vigilance built over the first 180 days become permanently embedded in community structures, resisting burnout and ensuring democratic protection.
Pass It On: No Credit Needed, Just Action
This guide was written to be shared and used widely. You don’t need permission, recognition, or a large platform. You just need to act.
Make it count:
Email it to someone you know in government.
Forward it to a local journalist or reporter.
Share key sections with friends or groups who haven’t yet heard Vought’s name.
Adapt this guide freely: use it within your union, church, school group, or newsroom. No need for attribution, just keep facts intact.
Resistance is strongest when decentralized but coordinated. Each action, no matter how small, helps stall the clock on Vought’s quiet dismantling of democracy.
The clock is ticking. Pass it on.
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