These are the Rules and Guidelines All Ex-Presidents Live by

The current president, like their predecessors, must inform the Secret Service of all plans, from Starbucks runs to dining out. Obama’s Starbucks visit involved street blockades and pedestrian reroutes, showcasing the complexity of presidential outings.

And don’t even get us started on the complexities that arise when the president wants to dine out at a restaurant. It’s a delicate balancing act between maintaining the president’s security and minimizing disruption to the public, reminding us that the weight of the presidency extends far beyond the confines of the White House.