Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris
By Global Leaders Insights Team | Aug 30, 2025
President Donald Trump has decided to stop Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, stirring debate as she gears up for a nationwide book tour.
A senior White House official confirmed the move, which reverses an extension granted by former President Joe Biden that would have kept Harris’ security in place until January 2026.
By law, former vice presidents receive Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office, a period that ended for Harris on July 21, 2025.
Biden had extended her protection for an extra year due to ongoing safety concerns, given her historic role as the first woman and first Black vice president. Her high-profile position and the 2024 presidential campaign, where she ran as the Democratic nominee, had increased threats against her.
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Trump’s order, issued on August 28, instructs the Secret Service to end any protection beyond legal requirements starting September 1. This comes just as Harris prepares to launch a 15-city tour to promote her memoir, 107 Days, about her 107-day presidential campaign in 2024 after Biden stepped aside.
The decision has sparked backlash. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass criticized it as politically driven. Bass called it “another act of retaliation,” pointing to Trump’s history of cutting security for figures like former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Joe Biden’s children, Hunter and Ashley.
Harris’ team thanked the Secret Service for their work but stayed quiet on plans for private security, which could cost millions each year—a heavy expense for Harris, who now lives in Los Angeles.
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The move follows a heated 2024 campaign where Harris faced significant threats. Security experts warn that ending her protection could put her at risk in today’s divided political climate, especially as she’s seen as a possible 2028 presidential contender.
