
He said it's not uncommon to see two or more coach buses parked across Hyde Park Boulevard and let tourists out to take pictures of Obama's empty house.

Robert Nevel, who was president of the synagogue’s congregation for much of Obama’s tenure, said the tourist interest changes more with the weather than in response to whether the Obamas are home. “Given that I am next door, I do worry about having tourists on my driveway and in my backyard taking photos at all hours of the day and night.”Įven now, tourists get as close to they can, coming up to the gates at the end of the block next to K.A.M. “Even with the Secret Service presence, tourists can be very aggressive,” said Lara Moynihan. Other neighbors said they’re worried tourists will become inescapable. The Secret Service said it does not disclose information about security for a sitting or former president. Former presidents get Secret Service protection for the rest of their lives, and their children get protection until they turn 16.
