root cause 

The verb “to root cause” is the action of identifying the root cause of a fault or problem.

I’m root causing the root cause right.

root cause by Phillyclause89 June 12, 2018

root cause 

The basic cause of something. A root cause is an initiating cause of either a condition or a causal chain that leads to an outcome or effect of interest. The term denotes the earliest, most basic, 'deepest', cause for a given behavior; most often a fault.

these drugs do not address the root cause of the problem

root cause by Phillyclause89 June 12, 2018

Root Causes Tour 

A specific type of avoidance tactic used by an incompetent, unqualified moron who is tasked to carry out a specific mission.

Earl: Hey, did you hear the Vice President was put in charge of our border crisis?

Phil: Of course, but she proceeded to go on a root causes tour to the northern triangle countries instead of visiting our border where the actual crisis exists. Kamala is such a tool!

Root Causes Tour by BigEd129 June 11, 2021