The President of the United States gets protection for ten years after leaving office if he chooses to have the Secret Service continue to protect him. The President does have the option of not being protected by the Secret Service once he leaves office but few opt out of the protection.
Six months after leaving office.
Six months after leaving office.
Nancy Reagan receives Secret Service protection for the rest of her life. From Wikipedia: In 1965, Congress authorized the Secret Service (Public Law 89-186)[15] to protect a former president and his spouse during their lifetime, unless they decline protection. In 1997, Congress enacted legislation that limits Secret Service protection for former presidents to ten years after leaving office. Under this new law, individuals who were in office before January 1, 1997 will continue to receive Secret Service protection for their lifetime. Individuals entering office after that time will receive protection for ten years after leaving office. Therefore, former President Bill Clinton will be the last president to receive lifetime protection, and former President George W. Bush is the first to receive protection for only ten years (until 2019).
In 1965, Congress authorized the Secret Service (Public Law 89-186) to protect a former president and his/her spouse during their lifetime, unless they decline protection. In 1997, Congress enacted legislation (Public Law 103-329) that limits Secret Service protection for former presidents to 10 years after leaving office. Under this new law, individuals who are in office before January 1, 1997, will continue to receive Secret Service protection for their lifetime. Individuals elected to office after that time will receive protection for 10 years after leaving office. Therefore, President Clinton will be the last president to receive lifetime protection.
In 1965, Congress authorized the Secret Service (Public Law 89-186) to protect a former president and his/her spouse during their lifetime, unless they decline protection. In 1997, Congress enacted legislation (Public Law 103-329) that limits Secret Service protection for former presidents to 10 years after leaving office. Under this new law, individuals who are in office before January 1, 1997, will continue to receive Secret Service protection for their lifetime. Individuals elected to office after that time will receive protection for 10 years after leaving office. Therefore, President Clinton will be the last president to receive lifetime protection.
No. Jimmy Carter declined to have secret service protection when he left office.
The US Secret Service provides protection for retired Presidents as part of their mandate to protect former Presidents and their families. This protection is offered for the lifetime of the former President, unless they decline it after leaving office. The purpose is to ensure the security and safety of the former Presidents and their immediate family members.
Yes
Yes, President Obama's daughters Sasha and Malia will continue to have Secret Service protection for ten years after he leaves office. President Obama and will have Secret Service protection for life. Michelle Obama will have Secret Service protection for life unless she divorces or remarries.
Ex-presidents get a pension, money for secretarial help and security protection.
This means that Bill and Hillary Clinton will continue to get Secret Service protection when Clinton leaves office, but Chelsea will finally be free.