If the U.S. did have a Prime Minister, it would likely be the leader of the majority party in Congress. Right now, that could be someone like the Speaker of the House or the Senate Majority Leader. But that would make the President a mostly ceremonial role, like a king or queen. And can you imagine an American president just waving from a balcony? Not for long.
For now, the answer to “Who is the Prime Minister of the United States?” is simple: You don’t have one, and that’s okay. It’s like asking for the “speed limit” on a sailboat. The concept doesn’t apply. Next time someone asks at a party, you can smile and say, “We have a President. It’s like a Prime Minister, but with fewer multi-party debates and more fireworks on the Fourth of July.”
Your friend will nod, maybe laugh, and you’ll both take a sip of your drink. And if they still insist on a Prime Minister? Just tell them it’s Joe Biden, and change the subject to tacos. Because in the end, who’s really in charge? The person who orders the pizza.
