PEOTUS
Government & Politics abbreviation · Political
| Stands for | President-elect of the United States |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
PEOTUS stands for President-elect of the United States, a political abbreviation.
Informal title for the winner of a presidential election between Election Day in November and the inauguration on January 20. The president-elect receives intelligence briefings, Secret Service protection and federal transition support.
Example: PEOTUS met with congressional leaders at the transition office on Tuesday.
Usage notes
Some legal scholars argue that a candidate formally becomes president-elect only once the electoral votes are cast or counted, but news media use the title from election night. Transition funding under the Presidential Transition Act begins after the GSA ascertains the apparent winner. The acronym is mostly seen in journalists' shorthand and on social media.
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