“wonder if “president” versus “mr.” is optional according to the ap style book”
We had this same arguement eight years ago. Some (blacks, mostly) were incensed any time Barry was referred to as Mr. Obama. I recall that for a time it was ‘racist’ to not say ‘President Obama’ every time.
When referring to the president, the initial use would be Mr. President, or President Trump. Subsequent uses can be Mr. Trump.
ok and sounds right iirc.
(if so, imho we should then be careful to consider pelleys coments in their full context...)