Protocols Enforced on Former Presidents Following Their White House Exit

Former presidents face restrictions on traveling alone, prohibiting them from going anywhere without company. This extends to all aspects of their activities, leaving little opportunity for solitude. Consequently, if valuing personal alone time is essential to you, a career as a president may not be the best choice. Former secret service agent Jonathan Wackrow characterizes this level of intrusion as “the most intrusive thing anyone could ever experience.”