One president who was particularly successful in playing to the media was Ronald Reagan. Hailed as one of the most successful administrations for foreign policy, Reagan was a controversial figure because of his Hollywood career. A somewhat well-known actor, Reagan was pinned by his opponents as a fool because of his lack of political knowledge. His career worked in his favor, though, since his familiarity with acting and public speaking allowed him to win the hearts of the media. While his administration is famous for foreign policy, it has also undergone much criticism over the handling and addressing of the AIDS/HIV epidemic.
