Trump Revokes Kamala Harris’ Secret Service Protection
Former President Donald Trump has officially canceled Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail, ending a layer of protection that had been extended beyond the standard time period. Normally, a former vice president is granted six months of protection after leaving office, and Harris’ coverage expired on July 21. However, a previously undisclosed order signed by President Joe Biden before leaving office extended that protection for an additional year. That directive has now been revoked by Trump through a memorandum sent to the Secretary of Homeland Security, making it effective on September 1.
This move is drawing widespread attention, partly because it comes at a time when Harris is preparing to step back into the public eye. She is set to embark on a national book tour promoting her memoir, 107 Days , which covers her brief presidential campaign. The tour, beginning in late September, will bring her before large audiences across several cities. Without Secret Service protection, security will now have to be handled through other means, which could cost millions of dollars annually if arranged privately.
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The White House and Secret Service have not commented publicly, but Harris’ team acknowledged the change with gratitude for the agency’s service. Her senior adviser noted that Harris appreciated the professionalism and commitment of the Secret Service officers who had safeguarded her since leaving office.
The decision is also raising safety concerns. Harris faced heightened risks during her time in office as the first woman and the first Black woman to serve as vice president. Those risks, according to people familiar with her detail, remained elevated after the 2024 election. Secret Service protection is not just about physical security — it includes intelligence monitoring, threat analysis, and coordinated defenses around travel and public appearances. With that gone, her aides worry they will lose access to early warnings about threats, both physical and digital.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have already been briefed on the situation. Both expressed deep concern, calling Trump’s decision reckless and politically motivated. Newsom’s spokesperson criticized it as “vindictive,” while Bass said the move puts Harris in direct danger and vowed to work with the governor to ensure her safety in Los Angeles.
The timing of this development cannot be ignored. Trump himself has faced assassination attempts during his campaign, and political figures across the spectrum have been subject to mounting threats. By pulling Harris’ protection, Trump is being accused of acting out of personal or political spite rather than careful security judgment.
For Harris, the end of Secret Service coverage marks a major shift just as she prepares to re-engage with the public on a high-profile stage. The question now is how her team, state officials, and possibly local law enforcement will step in to fill the void left behind — and whether this decision will inflame political tensions even further.
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