1. Reflecting on Promises: It’s common to assess the progress made on campaign promises. This would involve identifying which promises have been fulfilled and which ones need more attention.
2. Policy Priorities: Defining and pushing for the implementation of policy priorities is another significant productive way to spend time. Priorities could knock around really critical issues like climate change, health care, racial justice, or economic recovery.
3. Building Relationships: A president might also focus on solidifying relationships with international allies and managing relationships with adversaries.
4. Legislation: Pushing for the passage of significant bills that line up with their political goals can be another focus area.
5. Elections: If mid-term elections are approaching, part of the time might be spent supporting their party’s candidates to maintain or gain control of Congress.
6. Planning for Future: A president might also start thinking about how their administration’s work will be perceived by future generations and how they’ll maintain their influence after leaving office.
The president’s strategy would depend on re-election possibilities, their personal priorities, and the larger political climate.