How to Use Email to Contact President Barack Obama

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Reach out to the president.

American citizens elect their leadership. As a result, it is within your rights to share your opinions and concerns with your representative, including the President of the United States. President Barack Obama maintains an email address and phone number. Use either to reach out to the president with your concerns and issues. Use polite, respectful language to ensure that your contact is appropriate and productive.

Things You'll Need

  • Telephone or internet
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Instructions

    • 1

      Call the President at (202)456-1111. The President isn't going to answer this phone when you call, but you will be able to leave the President Obama a voice message. The messages are collected by assistants and passed on to the President. You can fax supporting documents to (202)456-2461.

    • 2

      Email the President at president@whitehouse.gov, or use the contact form at whitehouse.gov, under "Contact Me." The President won't view your email personally, but White House staff compiles the emails to forward to the President.

    • 3

      Write a formal letter, with your email ID included, to the following address:

      The White House

      1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

      Washington, DC 20500

Tips & Warnings

  • As in all forms of communication, being polite and courteous helps get your opinions heard.

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References

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