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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.

What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do
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The Loss of Pardon Power
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The Loss of Pardon Power

The authority to pardon individuals for federal crimes is a major privilege of the presidency. However, once a leader’s term ends, they no longer have the power to influence legal outcomes or clear anyone’s criminal record.

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