Question

Why does the office of the president has a press and communications staff? A. The president uses mass media to speak to Congress. B. The president uses mass media to gain support for policies. C. The president uses mass media to issue executive orders. D. The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.

Answer 1

B. The president uses mass media to gain support for policies.

When the president releases a statement with regards to an announcement of a policy or a press conference, he uses his/her spokesperson to address the media.