President Allison Taylor , who she plays , takes office in the 2008 TV movie , 24 : Redemption , and serves in Season 7 and Season 8 .
In the 2001 - 2010 TV series 24 , Cherry Jones plays the president of the United States .
President Allison Taylor , who president plays , takes office in the 2008 TV movie , 24 : Redemption , and serves in Season 7 and Season 8 .
In the 2001 - 2010 TV series 24 , Cherry Jones plays the president of the United States .