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> Their president, too, is appointed by electors.

While there have been a tiny numbers of faithless electors in the past, they have never influenced the outcome of a presidential election. Furthermore, about 80% of electors are from states that have laws that require their electors to vote for the candidate who wins the state's popular vote.



Nonetheless, they are who are elected, not the president. The president is then appointed by said electors.




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