Can an ex-president hold an office of power after they leave?

USA: Can a former President become a President again after leaving the office? Contrary to the other answers on this question, there is no limit on the number of terms a president may serve. read more

While there is some question about the constitutionality of a former president holding an office in the United States presidential line of succession under the Twenty-second Amendment, former presidents may certainly hold other positions of power outside of the line of succession. read more

Hence an ex-president could (in theory) run for a seat in the House of Representatives, the Senate, or for any state office such as Governor. John Quincy Adams is the only former president to have served in the House of Representatives after his presidency. read more

That is the purpose. It's the only thing that can be done after impeachment. There are no lesser actions. If the Senate votes to"convict", the president is removed from office. They can't vote to slap him on the wrist and let him stay in office. Once again, from the constitution: Shall be, not may be. read more