President of the United States of America Presidential Seal Presidential Standard Incumbent Donald Trump since January 20, 2017 Executive Branch of the U.S. Government Executive Office of the President Style Mr. President (informal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (international correspondence) Status Head of State Head of Government Member of Cabinet Domestic Policy Council National Economic Council National Security Council Residence White House Seat Washington, D.C. Appointer Electoral College of the United States Term length Four years, renewable once (Amendment XXII) Constituting instrument United States Constitution Inaugural holder George Washington Formation March 4, 1789 (229 years ago) (1789 - 03 - 04) Salary $400,000 annually Website whitehouse.gov
who appoints the president of the united states
Electoral College of the United States