Question

Ronald Reagan was called the "Teflon president" because he _________________.

• A. was the Great Communicator.
• B. told the truth without embellishment.
• C. always had everything under control.
• D. was never held responsible for the failures of his administration.
• E. did not need special handling.

Answer 1

The correct option is D was never held responsible for the failures of his administration.

Ronald Reagan, originally an American actor and politician, became the 40th President of the United States serving from 1981 to 1989. His term saw a restoration of prosperity at home, with the goal of achieving “peace through strength” abroad. Ronald Reagan was called the "Teflon president" because he was never held responsible for the failures of his administration. Ronald Reagan was often called the "Teflon President," because criticism and blame never seemed to stick to him.