Officially it absolutely does and the individual is supposed to bear the honorific of their most senior former office — Mister Trump, Senator Obama, Governors Bush and Clinton. Media uses “Former President” because it’s easier and people understand it. However the protocol is strict and would be observed at formal events and state receptions.
Officially it absolutely does and the individual is supposed to bear the honorific of their most senior former office — Mister Trump, Senator Obama, Governors Bush and Clinton. Media uses “Former President” because it’s easier and people understand it. However the protocol is strict and would be observed at formal events and state receptions.