What does a TRUMP presidency look like?

[Monoriu]

So, when Trump finally ends up becoming a former prez, what kind of perks will he retain for life? I guess he'll keep some kind of secret service protection, as well as the presidential library and some staff, right?

It will be awesome if the library is built at the site of Four Seasons Total Landscaping 

[Syt]

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1330499656003039232

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

Just arrived at Virtual G20. Was here yesterday also (early), but some of the Fake News Media failed to report it accurately - as usual. My speech is available (they said I didn't make a speech).

2:13 PM · Nov 22, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

[The Minsky Moment]

Not sure what "they" means. CNN reported he gave a speech but they are fake news so i guess that means he didn't?

[Sheilbh]

So, when Trump finally ends up becoming a former prez, what kind of perks will he retain for life? I guess he'll keep some kind of secret service protection, as well as the presidential library and some staff, right?

I think USSS protection isn't for life any more. I think there was a law passed in Bush's second term about this, so Obama and Trump don't get it forever. I wonder if with Clinton and Bush everyone expected America to continue electing leaders in their 40s or 50s meaning they'd end up paying for probably 30-40 years of protection long after the former President is probably a target

I feel like they get some security briefings too, no?

I cannot wait and will visit the Donald J Trump Presidential Library - it is going to be in such bad taste

[Tonitrus]

On January 10, 2013, President Barack Obama signed the Former Presidents Protection Act of 2012, reinstating lifetime Secret Service protection for his predecessor George W. Bush, himself, and all subsequent presidents.[9]

[Sheilbh]

Ah okay - that makes sense.

I did think it was probably bad timing that lifetime protection expired for the first African-American President because he could be at more risk.

Edit: Although I really feel sorry for Trump's lifetime guards

[Tonitrus]

Every workplace needs a shit detail. 

[The Brain]

Edit: Although I really feel sorry for Trump's lifetime guards

[DGuller]

I wonder what they're going to do with intelligence briefings.  I imagine quite a few people will be of the opinion that Trump cannot be trusted with intelligence.

[Sheilbh]

I wonder what they're going to do with intelligence briefings.  I imagine quite a few people will be of the opinion that Trump cannot be trusted with intelligence.

Yes - I think this also applies to stuff he's getting now. I fully expect him to just chat about intelligence he received as President when he's on Fox criticising Biden. And I wouldn't be surprised if he talks about intelligence briefings on one of his calls with people.

[The Brain]

Are ex-Presidents briefed on security matters that go beyond the threat to themselves?

[Sheilbh]

Are ex-Presidents briefed on security matters that go beyond the threat to themselves?

Yeah my understanding is they get daily briefings, but I think the President can cancel it. I swear there was a story where Trump wanted to stop Obama from receiving security briefings.

I think the theory is that many ex-Presidents are useful counsellors for the sitting President because they're the only people who've got that experience so it's helpful if they're aware. I doubt any President will be seeking Trump out for guidance.

[The Brain]

To be fair Junior is gonna need all the guidance he can get.

[Razgovory]

I wonder what they're going to do with intelligence briefings.  I imagine quite a few people will be of the opinion that Trump cannot be trusted with intelligence.

Yes - I think this also applies to stuff he's getting now. I fully expect him to just chat about intelligence he received as President when he's on Fox criticising Biden. And I wouldn't be surprised if he talks about intelligence briefings on one of his calls with people.

Well, they have a pretty good system in place to prevent that sort of thing:  The briefings are written down.

[HisMajestyBOB]

 
Yeah, Trump leaking National secrets is pretty low on my worries. His briefers had to dumb down the issues and tie them to Trump otherwise he'd lose interest. There's no way he remembers anything significant.