presidential administration

White House tenure

A presidential administration is the executive branch of government under a particular president, including the president, cabinet, appointed officials, and their policies.

It also refers to the period during which a president holds office: The policy was enacted during the Obama administration.

Administrations are often characterized by their dominant priorities or scandals.

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