On: Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science

[likpok]

It seems to be a stylistic choice amongst some major publications. The first time they say "President Foo", the second time Mr. Foo.

From the Times directly: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/08/reader-center/why-does-ny...

And NPR discussing the same style for Obama https://www.npr.org/sections/publiceditor/2011/10/12/1412934...