Plot hole: The idea that Ben Gates had to run away despite the President's being okay with the kidnapping does not make sense. The President could simply pardon him if necessary. However, when he ran away, he would likely be committing other crimes (fleeing and eluding police, reckless driving, etc.) that would not be federal crimes and so would not be pardonable.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
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Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, Helen Mirren, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha
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Suggested correction: That's basically what he did at the end. Even though the President was OK with Ben "kidnapping" him, if Ben didn't find the lost city of gold he would have been arrested and charged for kidnapping the President (amongst other charges). However, because Ben was able to find the city the President gave him and his crew a full pardon and explained that it was a misunderstanding.
Trivia: The easter egg roll scene was filmed on Mount Vernon, with the White House added in the background.
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