Traditionally, before Trump, former American Presidents were called “President,” “Mr. President,” or “Former President.”
That said, good journalists are refraining from using present-tense “President” labels for Trump because of his election denial bullshit. They’re calling him “former” when they do refer to his previous job.
Traditionally, before Trump, former American Presidents were called “President,” “Mr. President,” or “Former President.”
That said, good journalists are refraining from using present-tense “President” labels for Trump because of his election denial bullshit. They’re calling him “former” when they do refer to his previous job.
I have never encountered this. I heard the use of former all the time though but generally not just mister whoever.