The Solitude Ban on Former Presidents

The transition from the presidency to private life comes with its own set of rules, one of which is a significant loss of personal autonomy. Former presidents find themselves in a uniquely restrictive position where they’re not only barred from driving solo but are also prohibited from venturing anywhere unaccompanied.

Former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow aptly describes it as “the most intrusive thing anyone could ever experience,” highlighting the profound level of surveillance and protection that envelops former presidents long after they’ve left the White House. So, if solo escapades are your idea of bliss, the presidency might not be the career path for you.