Presidential elections in the United States of America take place once every four years and arouse great interest abroad because the president of the USA rules the most powerful country in the world. Issues of war and peace, international trade, climate change, and so on depending on his actions.

No less attention is paid to the life of the head of state after the end of his presidency. And if you think that the retired ex-president calmly sips tea with a book, then you are wrong. Since then, the life of such a person becomes full of rules and restrictions. And he can only dream of an ordinary vacation with his family, children, and grandchildren. Why the life of the ex-president of the USA often resembles a golden cage - read in our article.

Following the No-Drive rule

Former presidents are prohibited from using public roads. Most likely, it became a ban after George Bush admitted in an interview that he had been driving on public roads for 25 years. Although this rule was followed by all previous presidents before him. And this is the non-drive safety rule that was adopted after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Receive secret deliveries

Perhaps one of the former presidents would like to secretly order something at home or surprise a loved one in this way. But he is not allowed to do it! And secret service agents always find out about it! Because they check any delivery to the ex-president. The inspection takes place in a separate room away from it. So that nothing could be found that could harm the former high-ranking official. This rule arose in 2018 after Clinton and Obama began receiving strange packages. 

Can't buy a new gadget

The ex-president can't just walk into the Apple Store and buy the latest iPhone. Before buying a phone, he needs to get permission from the Secret Service. Interestingly, Donald Trump violated this rule and his mobile devices were constantly hacked.

Not having health benefits, unless they qualify

If presidents have served only one term and have not held another federal office after that term, they are not eligible for medical benefits. Even after leaving the White House, former presidents remain public figures who also possess classified information. Therefore, their every step must be approved by the secret service and they must necessarily comply with such prohibitions. Therefore, the ex-president's pension is not at all a vacation somewhere near the sea with grandchildren, but a really responsible business.

Did you know about these restrictions, which are given to an individual politician after he has served as the president of the United States?