Roosevelt Institute's principal economist, Michael Madowitz, warned that Trump's confrontational tariff policy could lead to dangerous economic escalation, suggesting that even clarity from the administration may not prevent adverse outcomes. This public commentary underscores the Institute's commitment to progressive perspectives and resistance against authoritarian policies.

On February 28, 2025, Roosevelt Institute President Elizabeth Wilkins and six former Biden officials published a blog post critiquing regulatory inaction. The piece highlighted how authorities, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, failed to challenge unfair contracts by pharmacy benefit managers and lamented the dismantling of the CFPB under the Trump administration. The post calls for bold, progressive reforms and reimagined government agencies to better serve the public.

On October 30, 2024, the Roosevelt Institute published an article calling for comprehensive statutory reform to revive state capacity under the NLRA. The piece argues that enhanced worker mobilization and state support can counter anti-union practices, reinforcing progressive labor rights and resisting authoritarian tendencies.