Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection for Former Vice President Kamala Harris

Washington, D.C. – August 29, 2025

In a move that has sparked controversy, President Donald Trump has revoked the Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official confirmed on Friday. The decision, effective September 1, 2025, ends an extension of security previously granted by former President Joe Biden, raising concerns about the safety of Harris as she prepares for a high-profile nationwide book tour.

According to federal law, former vice presidents are entitled to Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office, a period that expired for Harris on July 21, 2025. However, Biden had signed an undisclosed executive memorandum in January, extending Harris’ protection for an additional year due to ongoing security concerns, particularly given her historic role as the first woman and first Black vice president. Trump’s memorandum, addressed to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, directs the agency to discontinue all security measures beyond those required by law, effectively nullifying Biden’s extension.

The decision has drawn sharp criticism from California officials. Governor Gavin Newsom, briefed on the development late Thursday, expressed outrage, with his spokesperson Bob Salladay stating, “The safety of our public officials should never be subject to erratic, vindictive political impulses.” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, in coordination with Newsom, condemned the move as “another act of revenge” and pledged to explore alternative security arrangements for Harris, a Los Angeles resident, possibly through the city’s police department.

Kirsten Allen, a senior adviser to Harris, issued a statement expressing gratitude to the Secret Service for their “professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety.” Harris, who faced heightened security threats during her tenure and 2024 presidential campaign, is set to release her memoir, 107 Days, on September 23, 2025, and embark on a multi-city tour, increasing her public exposure at a time of heightened political tension.

This is not the first time Trump has curtailed security protections since taking office. Earlier this year, he revoked Secret Service details for former officials including John Bolton, Mike Pompeo, and the adult children of Joe Biden, Hunter and Ashley. These actions have fueled accusations that the president is using security details as a political tool, a practice critics argue lacks precedent in modern U.S. politics.

The White House and Secret Service have not commented further on the decision. As Harris prepares for her book tour, concerns about her safety persist, with aides and California officials highlighting the unique risks she faces in the current political climate.

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