evidence: Former Presidents Bush, Clinton, and Obama have all established presidential libraries and foundations. They routinely are seen together under friendly terms despite stark political differences. The three are in the so-called, "ex-presidents club."[4] From a narrow legal perspective, Trump is a "former" president. That is enshrined is federal law—the "Former Presidents Act."[5] Enacted in 1958, it provides lifetime benefits to former presidents. The benefits include a "suitable office space," Secret Service protection, around $100,000 per year to help cover the cost of a staff and a pension currently worth around $220,000 per year. His widow receives a $20,000 annual pension. And he may get up to $1,000,000 per year for "security and travel related expenses." So, from this perspective he would likely prefer to be a former president than an ex one.