Human: What are some of the most interesting facts about the US presidency? Assistant: 

1. The president is elected by popular vote and serves a four-year term.
2. The current president, Donald Trump, has been in office since January 20th, 2017.
3. The president appoints members to the Supreme Court, which has nine justices.
4. The president can veto laws passed by Congress, but Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority in each house.
5. The president can grant pardons for federal crimes, though they cannot pardon state crimes.
6. A presidential candidate must win at least 270 electoral votes to become president.