Secure Lines
Among the most important rules is that the President can only make phone calls from safe lines while in office. It makes no difference if the call is personal or private. All of the President’s incoming and outgoing calls are on a secure line for national security reasons. A White House expert has stated, “Because the smartphones of high-level government officials — including the President — are obvious targets for foreign intelligence services, the government goes to significant effort to ensure that government-issued smartphones are constantly updated to address security vulnerabilities.”
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Every minute of the President’s day is organized, and this is not an overstatement. It’s nearly impossible to cram something that hasn’t been planned into the schedule. There’s a good chance the secret service won’t let you, and the only way they’ll agree is if you give them four hours’ notice. President Obama once attempted to organize an impromptu basketball game, but it was quickly thwarted by the secret service. The Secret Service requires more time to ensure that the President’s life is not in danger.
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