While no president ever actually possessed a “red telephone” specifically for summoning Moscow at a moment’s notice (the government actually used a teletype system), there is an equally ominous red summoning device upon our current president’s desk.
It’s not a direct line to Moscow, though: It’s just how he orders a Coca-Cola.
According to the Associated Press, President Trump keeps a tiny buzzer on his desk that summons a White House butler whenever he’s in need of a fizzy drink.
Trump recently gave the Associated Press an evaluation of his first 100 days in office, covering topics such as Syria, his portrayal in the media, and whether he’s upheld his “Contract With the American Voter.”