Trump rescinds prolonged Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, originally granted by Biden
On Thursday afternoon, President Donald Trump issued an executive memorandum to revoke Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. The revocation is effective from September 1, 2025, as stated in the White House memorandum sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The revocation of Harris' Secret Service protection was confirmed by a senior White House official. This move reverses a security extension previously granted by President Joe Biden, who, before leaving office, extended Harris' protective detail for an additional year, beyond the six months required by law.
Vice presidents typically only have a Secret Service detail for six months, according to an official. Trump's decision to revoke the extended protective measures beyond this period is in line with the legal mandate that follows the end of a vice presidency.
The memorandum to Secretary Noem marks the end of a significant security provision for Harris, who served as the Vice President from 2021 to 2025. The decision has raised questions about the reasons behind Trump's action, but the official reason provided is to revoke the extended protective measures as per the legal mandate.
The news of the revocation comes amidst ongoing political changes and shifts in security arrangements for high-profile political figures. As the date of September 1, 2025, approaches, there will undoubtedly be further developments in this story.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue to monitor this situation.
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