this is Donald Trump he is arriving at his court hearing in New York as a former president and having access to highly classified information it is important that the United States keeps him safe as to protect the Integrity of the country but he isn't the president anymore so what exactly does the government do if anything to ensure Trump and all other former presidents remain safe after they leave office we're all well aware of the rigorous protection that the sitting president of the United States has from the Secret Service but when they finish their last days as president do they just meld back into their regular pre-presidential life doing whatever it was that they did prior well that depends on what time in history you ask prior to 1958 there were actually no retirement benefits for former presidents so yeah the government just kind of threw them to the wolves and said fend for yourself but in 1958 the former president's act took effect provided for Lifetime Secret Service protection for former presidents however it didn't remain this way forever as in 1994 a law was passed that would limit the protection of former presidents to just 10 years this was done because it appeared to be a waste of money and surely the former presidents were not that big of a target for security threats right however Barack Obama would reinstate the lifetime protection via the former president's protection act of 2012 lifetime Secret Service protection was awarded to every former president and their spouse from George Bush forward their children even get this same protection until they reach the age of 16 and they don't pull any punches with this protection the service includes 24/7 security and again this isn't just an on theide security detail this is the actual Secret Service the same Secret Service responsible for keeping the acting commanderin-chief safe their homes are equipped with Advanced security systems and Secret Service agents that often stay on the premises at all times to ensure the safety of the property and its occupants on top of having the Secret Service with them they also get to travel in specially designed armored vehicles with many similar features to the presidential limo the Beast including bulletproof windows reinforced steel plating and secure communication systems in fact you can also drive around in a bulletproof vehicle the M1 A3 abrs in conflict of Nations conflict of Nations is a free-to-play Online PVP strategy game in conflict of Nations you get to choose a real country to lead during World War II and fight up to 128 other real players online in realtime games that can take weeks to complete you can use more than just tanks you can use over 100 Modern Weapons Systems such as nuclear ballistic submarine combat attack helicopters and many more choose your own winning strategy to engage in epic battles and take over the world you can play on the same account on both PC and mobile device so click the link in the description to get a jump start on on Victory and receive 13,000 gold and 1 month of a premium subscription for free this offer is only for 30 days so don't lose time back to the people who also don't tend to sit around and wait the former presidents not only is the former president's car similar to the beast but former presidents often travel with some form of an escort or motorcade when traveling on public roads now while this may be a blessing having people provided that are responsible with taking you anywhere you need to go it does come with a Downs side many former presidents are car people or just enjoy driving in general but when you have a secret service detail not only is the personal drivers a luxury but they're in fact required those responsible with driving around former presidents are especially trained in evasive driving Maneuvers and are expertly Vigilant towards any potential threats on the road so those under their protection are actually not allowed to drive themselves on public roads this rule was put in place shortly after JFK was assassinated Lynden B Johnson being the last president to ever drive himself around and the Secret Service is pretty strict about it Obama even told a story on Jimmy Kimmel during his presidency about him just driving a staff member's car around the White House lot and the Secret Service not being happy with him at all if former presidents want the ability to get behind the wheel and drive it all as former President George Bush has been seen many times you must drive around on your own property away from any possible threats so what are the other perks of being a former president are there rules or restrictions or can the former president just simply return back to their normal lives now that they have effectively retired from their former job well not really it isn't that simple there are definitely several benefits such as a pension and a substantial annual pension in recent years somewhere around $219,000 in fact yes you heard that right when the president finishes their time as president they get to enjoy over $200,000 of your tax dollars every year until they die this penion ensures they can maintain a dignified lifestyle after their service they also receive funds for travel office space and staff financially they don't really have to worry about anything anymore and can have any and all responsibilities and work moving forward streamlined as much as possible however with all these perks comes restrictions as mentioned life doesn't and pretty much can't go back to normal once you stop being commander-in-chief outside of not being able to drive yourself your every move is watched under a micr scope the technology you own has to be pre-approved to prevent people from Gaining unauthorized access to it this was a rule put in place for good reason as without the various security features implemented to say the cell phones used it leaves open a very real possibility for a data breach or a hack Donald Trump found himself dealing with this very issue during his time as president he decided to ignore the security protocols in regards to cell phones and used one not approved or secured by government officials and sure enough his phone was hacked several times other restrictions the former presidents must face involve mail and deliveries the former presidents can't just hop on Amazon and get their free same day Prime deliveries any package on route to the former presidents are intercepted and brought to a secure facility where trained professionals will scour every inch of the package and its contents to ensure that it doesn't contain any harmful materials or explosives that could potentially harm their VIP this is another measure in place that while incredibly inconvenient actually has prevented potential danger as recently as 2018 several packages containing explosive materials were sent to former President Obama and Clinton but never made it to them thanks to these security measures former presidents can't even do things spontaneously even just grabbing some fast food requires several hours notice for the Secret Service to plan and prepare for the trip so if they can't even conveniently make a quick trip to McDonald's what happens if the former president wants to travel what if he wants to travel internationally former presidents unfortunately or perhaps fortunately depending on their opinions on flying are heavily discouraged from just simply purchasing a plane ticket and traveling among the common folks like us for security purposes they are usually Made to Fly private if the former presidents need to travel for business such as for a speech or any kind of meeting where they are playing a role of the former president on behalf of the United States lucky for them Uncle Sam will reach into a lump of our tax dollars and pay for the flight how much you may Wonder well the former president is entitled to a total of $1 million to cover security and travel related expenses over the year that's not all though their spouse is also entitled to another 500,000 for her own security and travel expenses now while this seems like a lot it has almost never actually been used in its entirety by any former president should the former president just decide they want to fly for leisure such as to go on a family vacation or something the former president must cover the cost however that cost is going to include arranging the actual Logistics I'm sure former presidents won't have much trouble finding a private jet willing to take them wherever but I guarantee it's not going to be cheap that $219,000 we give them via our tax dollars will definitely come in handy for that there actually has been an exception to this rule shockingly former President Jimmy Carter and his family actually refuse to fly private and are regularly seen flying commercial taking photos and hanging out with the common people when going on his trips in fact he regularly will shake every passenger's hand on the flight and apologize personally for any delays he may have caused but what happens if the former president isn't just going on a trip what if they decide to go on a permanent vacation and just stay there could a former president of the United States just up and leave the country could he settle down on a quiet Farm out in Switzerland the short answer is probably it kind of depends on what country the president wanted to move to just because he leaves the country doesn't mean he loses his secret service protection so it would require the Secret Service to go in ensuring equal protection on the land of the former pists decided to live on and coordinate with the government of the country they were trying to move to it's unlikely a foreign government would have too much of an issue with it but I'm sure not every country's government wants a person with a heavily armed protection Squad to come and set a base there but if the former president Andor the US government has a good relationship with the country it should certainly be possible to make it happen as with many things in life however things are not equal for everyone and that goes for ex-president security as well before ascending to the presidency Donald Trump was a high-profile businessman and celebrity even before being president this necessitated a relatively high-profile security detail Trump's private security team was composed of former Law Enforcement Officers X FBI agents and other seasoned Security Professionals Keith Schiller a retired NYPD Detective Ive played an important role in the setup serving as Trump's bodyguard and later his director of security this team acted as his own private Secret Service responsible for protecting Trump his family and his properties including the iconic Trump Tower in New York City the security measures didn't just stop at the Personnel he hired for trump it extended to his Fleet of luxurious and specially equipped Vehicles among these his own specially designed Boeing 757 dubbed Trump Force One hm name sounds familiar purchased in 2011 the plane was a flying fortress has two Rolls-Royce rb211 turbofan engines and is configured to see 43 people it has a dining room bathroom shower bedroom guest room and Galley many fixtures and trims throughout the aircraft are even plated in 24 karat gold that is the luxury most ex presidents simply cannot afford on the ground Trump has a convoy that includes armored limousines and SUVs frankly Trump just seems to enjoy collecting cars since he has a slew of them from a 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT or what some call the presidential Lamborghini or I suppose called before he sold it for over a million dollars he also has a McLaren Rolls-Royce and a Decked Out Mercedes-Benz S600 guard a vehicle definitely on the short list of cars someone should have when they hit the point in their Fame requires additional security the vehicle is designed to protect those inhabiting it against high- powerered rifles and still look great rolling up to the country club upon becoming president Donald Trump's security was taken over by the United States Secret Service a transition that marked a significant shift in his protective measures despite the presence of the Secret Service Trump maintained a close relationship with his private security team notably Schiller even transitioned to a White House role so Trump could ensure he kept his most trusted security officer close by nowadays Trump continues to receive his lifelong Secret Service protection they still work as expected with other ex-presidents ensuring his safety 24/7 both at his residences and during travel Trump's primary residence maralago in Florida is heavily secured and additionally his private properties including Trump Tower and various golf clubs are regularly monitored and protected however Trump's post-presidency security setup stands out due to his continued Reliance on his private security team they work in tandem to make sure there is never a moment where Trump isn't completely protected from any anything that may come his way this dual layer of protection is somewhat unique among former presidents while the Secret Service provides perhaps the most comprehensive protection of any detail on Earth Trump has a long-standing trust in his private security personnel and if he wants Extra Protection well he is a billionaire and I'm sure he can afford it this Arrangement allows for a highly personalized security strategy integrating the strengths of both government and private security measures another distinction lies in the scale and visibility of Trump's security his high-profile lifestyle and continued public presence makes a more visible and extensive security more mandatory maral Lago a club and residents requires significant security coordination given it frequently hosts high-profile events with incredibly important guests this contrasts with the chirer post-presidency lives of some other ex-presidents such as George W bush who leads a more private life in Texas and can get away without the security presence being so upfront all of this seems like a lot for a person who has affected ly retired from their position to have to worry about not to mention the complete lack of privacy that comes with aroundthe clock protection but there is a caveat the Secret Service protection is actually optional yeah you can just tell them nah I'm good and you are free to fend for yourself obviously sharing country Secrets Still Remains illegal and if you're as high-profile or controversial as someone like Trump you probably should have some form of protection but you're free to assign them to your own liking despite this option being in place only one president has ever decided to decline the protection and that was Richard Nixon he stated the fact that he was wealthy enough to pay for his own service and would rather save the government money on having to pay for it otherwise every former president eligible for them has taken the Secret Service protection for themselves and their families what about you if you were an ex-president would you take the protection for life or do you value your privacy too much to have armed guards always watching your every move big thanks to the sponsor of this video conflict of Nations the free online PVP strategy game happening in a modern Global Warfare where you can choose your own strategy and engage in Epic Battles to take over the world click the link in the description in the next 30 days to get 13,000 gold and 1 month of a premium subscription for free so click the link in the description so you don't miss out and choose your country and fight your way to Victory bye for now