Do you have questions or concerns about what's going on in the United States lately? Are you curious about the president's plans for the future United States economy? If you have a serious question for the President, or if you just want to say hello, there are several ways to contact the President of the United States. Check out the following steps.
Step
Method 1 of 6: By Ordinary Mail
Step 1. Write your letter
You may support the president; You can hate it too. Regardless of your feelings or the purpose of your letter-whether it's praise or criticism-remember that you're writing to the leader of the United States, and perhaps the most important and powerful person on the planet.
- The White House (White House, office of the president of the United States) recommends that you type your letter on 8.5 x 11 inch (22 x 28 cm) paper, or if your letter is handwritten, use ink and clear handwriting.
- Write it like a formal letter, or any form of formal communication.
- Write your name and address in the top right corner, including your email address, with the date of the letter listed below.
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Under your name and address, on the left hand side, write something like this:
The President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
- Greeting: Dear Mr. President
- Write an honest but polite letter. Outline your thoughts clearly and logically. This is very important if you want your letter to actually be read. Don't write down any threats-both direct and covert-unless you like being visited by presidential guards, unmarked helicopters, and at gunpoint.
- Closing greetings: Most Respectfully,
- Put your signature.
Step 2. Prepare the envelope
Fold your letter and put it in an envelope.
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Write down the White House address as below:
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
- Write your return address at the top left.
Step 3. Submit
Seal the envelope and take it to the nearest post office.
Method 2 of 6: Via the White House Site
Step 1. Deliver your message
The White House is open to receiving your message, provided you write it in 2,500 characters or less.
Step 2. Visit The White House.gov page
You must use the indicated form to submit your comments online. You must enter the following information:
- First name
- Last name
- Email address
- Postal code
- Subject (choose one of the 20 available topics, from Afghanistan to Tax, or others (“Other…”))
- Write your message (within 2,500 characters max). Follow the rules stated above: greet with "Dear Mr. President," use a polite tone, and close with "Most Respectfully."
- Enter Captcha words for verification.
- Click on an empty box to put a check mark, if you want to get the latest information from and/or reply to your mail, then click “Submit”. Your letter has been sent!
Method 3 of 6: Via Email
Step 1. Open your email
Democrat or Republican, Windows or Macintosh, email is impartial!
Step 2. Create a new blank document
Follow the guidelines above for the format and content of your letter. E-mail is the same as regular mail, the only difference is the way it is sent.
Step 3. Send your email
- To send an email to the White House in general, in the "To" field, write something like this:
- To email the president, in the "To" field write [email protected].
Step 4. Write down the Subject information
Choose a good, simple subject title. You can use the words "Regarding [topic]" as the format.
Step 5. Write down your email
Write briefly and concisely. Write it in the body of your email.
Step 6. Submit
When the email is complete, click the “Send” button.
Method 4 of 6: By Phone
Step 1. Take your phone
Enter one of the following phone numbers, according to your needs:
- Comment: 202-456-1111
- Operators: 202-456-1414
Step 2. Follow the guidelines
This can be provided by a person or an automated program when the phone is answered.
Step 3. Say your request
Ask to speak to whoever you want to call, which in this case is the president.
Step 4. Hang up the phone once you are done
Method 5 of 6: Via Twitter
Step 1. Visit www.twitter.com
Step 2. Create a new account if you don't have one
Step 3. Write your message in 140 characters or less, and make sure you write Twitter handle @WhiteHouse & @realDonaldTrump
This is a mechanism for sending your tweet specifically to the president. Keep in mind that in 4 years (around mid-January 2021), the @realDonaldTrump handle may not be relevant anymore, but the @WhiteHouse handle will most likely still work.
Step 4. Example of a tweet:
"@realDonaldTrump @WhiteHouse Dear Mr. President: Please don't cut Social Security & Medicare benefits 2 middle class & poor people who voted 4 you!" (“@realDonaldTrump @WhiteHouse To Mr President: Please don't take away social & health benefits for middle class & poor people who voted for you!”
Step 5. Click the “Send” button to send your tweet
Step 6. Remember, be polite
You can abbreviate words, but don't use swear words or vulgar words if you want to be taken seriously.
Method 6 of 6: Via Facebook
Step 1. First of all, you have to create your own Facebook account, if you don't have one already
Log in to your account.
Step 2. Visit www.facebook.com/WhiteHouse
Step 3. Enter your comments below the posts about the topic of your concern
There doesn't seem to be any specific guidelines for commenting on random posts.
Step 4. Remember, you have to be polite
Don't say any swearing or harsh words, if you want to be taken seriously.
Congratulations, you have conveyed your thoughts!
Tips
- Except for family members, friends, or members of Congress, hardly anyone who is not part of the presidential or Cabinet staff can meet or speak with the president without first contacting a member of his staff or Cabinet.
- If you are an expert in a particular field and would like to speak to the president, first contact the Cabinet member responsible for your field. For example, a teaching expert will have to first contact the head of the Ministry of Education.
- Don't expect to be able to contact the president personally, unless there are important reasons that make him want to talk to you. Most likely, you will only talk to members of his staff. Most correspondence to the president is handled by staff members.
- Write down what you want to say, but do it in a nice way. The slightest threat can bring you trouble. Choose the words for your letter or email very carefully.
Warning
- For safety reasons, do not send food, such as candy, or items that can be destroyed, such as flowers, to the president, first lady or vice president.
- Keep in mind that you probably won't get an answer quickly, or not at all, from the president or his staff.
