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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Send a letter by post
• Method 2 of 4: Call the White House
• Method 3 of 4: Using the White House website
• Method 4 of 4: Social media
• Tips
• Warnings

You might want to ask the President of the United States a serious question, or you might just want to say what you think.Either way, there are all kinds of ways to get in touch with the President of the United States. You can send an old-fashioned letter, you can call the White House, you can use the White House website to send an email, and you can even get in touch via social media. But whether you will get an answer is very much the question. If you get an answer at all, it will likely be from a White House staff member, not the president himself.

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Method 1 of 4: Send a letter by post

1. Write a respectful letter. Even though a president himself may not always set a good example, it is still important that you approach the president with respect, whether you agree with him or not. So write an honest letter in English in a respectful tone and show that it is indeed possible to articulate thoughts clearly with good, valid arguments. Do not lower yourself to someone else's level and never put direct or indirect threats in your letter.
2. Write the letter according to White House rules. The White House wants you to type the letter on a piece of paper measuring 8.5 inches by 11 inches. If you write by hand you must use an ink pen and it must be legible. Use the format usual for a business or formal letter:
   • Put your name and address, including email address, in the top right corner of the letter, and the date below.
   • Use a formal salutation, such as “Dear Mr. President, ”
   • End with a formal greeting, such as "Most Respectfully,"
   • Print the letter and sign with your signature.
3. Prepare the envelope. Fold your letter and put the letter in the envelope. Write your own address in the top left corner of the envelope. Stick international stamps with the correct postage in the top right corner of the envelope. Use this White House address:
   • The White House
     1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
     Washington, DC 20500
     USA
4. Send your letter. Tape the envelope and go to the nearest mailbox or post office. You might get a response in about six months, but there's no guarantee, you'll likely get a form letter from a White House staff member. You are unlikely to receive a personal letter from the president.
   • If you want to make sure your letter arrives at the White House, you can send it by registered mail. Ask the post office how this works.

Method 2 of 4: Call the White House

1. Call the White House. Use one of the following numbers, depending on who you want to speak to and what you have to say: if you have comments call 001-202-456-1111, if you want to speak to the exchange, call 001-202-456-1414.
   • The comment line is staffed by volunteers.
   • The plant is staffed by White House staff.
2. Follow the instructions. When recording, you will likely hear instructions, either by a person or by a computer voice. Use your tests to pass on any requested information.
3. Submit your request. Ask to speak to the president or ask another question. You are unlikely to get to speak to the president, but you may be able to speak to someone else who will listen to your comments.
   • If you are an expert in a particular area and you feel you really need to speak to the president, first try to get in touch with the government department dealing with that area. If you want to say something about education, you can, for example, first contact the "Department of Education".
4. Hang up when you're done. Press the red button on your phone or hang up your phone when you have finished passing your message or speaking to an employee.

Method 3 of 4: Using the White House website

1. Go to WhiteHouse.gov/Contact. If you want to send a message online, the White House recommends using the contact form. You must at least provide the following information:
   • First Name
   • Last name
   • E-mail address
   • telephone number
   • Residential address
2. Compose a message in English. You can use a maximum of 2500 characters to have your say. You can share a personal story or share your concerns. Always use a respectful tone and use the correct salutation and greeting, such as "Dear Mr. President", and "Most Respectfully, Astrid Joosten".
3. Send your message. Use the checkboxes to indicate whether you would like to receive newsletters from the White House and / or reply to your message. Then click on “Send” to send your message.

Method 4 of 4: Social media

1. Log in to your social media account of your choice. You can use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube to contact the White House or the president.
   • If you don't have an account yet, sign up and follow the instructions.
   • You may well not receive an answer from the president, but a White House staff member may be contacting you.
2. Compose your message. Think carefully about your message. Avoid inappropriate language and threats. Depending on the platform, you can add hashtags or usernames (handles) to get the message to the president, or you can post the message directly to the president's page or site.
   • In the case of Twitter, the message cannot be longer than 140 characters. Post your message and don't forget to add the username to get your message in the right place. You can use the following names to send the message to the president: @realDonaldTrump, @WhiteHouse, or @POTUS.
   • When using Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/WhiteHouse or https://www.facebook.com/POTUS/.
   • When using Instagram, go to https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump/.
   • If using YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/whitehouse or https://www.youtube.com/user/trump.
3. Post usernames or hashtags to get your message to the president. Use the handles @WhiteHouse, @realDonaldTrump and / or @POTUS, or the hashtags #WhiteHouse, #realDonaldTrump and / or #POTUS. Note that the personal username will no longer be relevant for the next president, but the handles @WhiteHouse and @POTUS probably will.
4. Click on "Send" to post your message. After you have composed the message and added the necessary hashtags and handles, you can send your message.

Tips

• Do not assume that you will be able to speak to the president himself unless there is a special reason that he would like to speak to you. You will likely be able to speak to a White House staff member, and all other correspondence will be handled by the staff as well.

Warnings

• Keep in mind that you will not receive an answer from the president or his staff.
• Keep the tone and content of your letter, message, or conversation polite, professional, and appropriate. If the tone is judged to be threatening, you may well be investigated.