I've heard that his wife also has them assigned to her for life as well and that the children have the option to decide whether or not they want the protection. Anyone know if this is true?
What about his goldfish?
2006-11-25 10:02:26 · 14 answers · asked by I Am Legend 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
You heard wrong....sorry
In 1997, Congressional legislation became effective limiting Secret Service protection to former Presidents for a period of not more than 10 years from the date the former President leaves office.
children of former presidents until age 16
major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and their spouses within 120 days of a general Presidential election.
2006-11-25 10:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by Akkita 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Former presidents have Secret Service protection, but only for 10 years starting from the day they leave office.
2006-11-26 04:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by SeahawkFan37 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The President & First Lady have Secret Service protection for the rest of their lives if they want to keep it. Towards the end of his life, Richard Nixon turned down the protection.
2006-11-25 18:04:30 · answer #3 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
True.I had the pleasure of meeting ex-President Clinton in Paris a few years ago.He was travelling on a commercial flight to England and had 6 agents travelling with him.
His goldfish gets a shark I think
2006-11-25 18:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by rosbif 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes its true.. the secret service protects only the president or past presidents and their family....the reasoning: They still carry secrets that are vital to national security.
2006-11-25 18:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by chris f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ex presidents and their families have SS protection, but they can deline it, if they wish.
2006-11-25 18:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is true. go to www.fistgov.gov and look up the info or go the secret service site also on there.
2006-11-25 18:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by CCC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do have secret servive, they decide if they want it after their presidency, if they decide not to then they dont have any secret service
2006-11-25 18:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by libshateme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He does. sometimes family members, too, but I believe there is a fee for extra coverage.
2006-11-25 18:04:43 · answer #9 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they are protected for life.
2006-11-25 18:04:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋