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What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do

Life after the Oval Office comes with a surprising rulebook. From Secret Service details to driving bans and monitored mail, here is what former U.S. presidents are and aren't allowed to do.

The Preservation of Messages
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The Preservation of Messages

Under the Presidential Records Act of 1978, all communications sent or received during a presidency are part of the public record and cannot be destroyed. This legal obligation continues to follow a president even after they have finished their term.

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