The person in charge of the executive branch of the United States government is the President of the United States. The President acts as the head of state, the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, and is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress. The President appoints the heads of federal agencies, including the Cabinet, and oversees the day-to-day administration of the federal government
. As of January 20, 2025, the current President in charge of the executive branch is Donald J. Trump, who is serving his second non-consecutive term as the 47th President of the United States
