Trump Revokes Kamala Harris’s Secret Service Protection
By Sunidhi - Aug 29, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the revocation of Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, with the extended protection set to end on September 1, 2025. The decision has stirred controversy as Harris prepares for a book tour, with critics questioning potential security risks and accusing Trump of politically motivated actions. California leaders and civil rights groups have condemned the move, highlighting concerns about Harris' safety and the broader implications for former political figures. The decision further escalates tensions between Trump and Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Donald Trump & Kamala Harris via Heute.at
In a major political move, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the revocation of Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. The protection, which had been extended by former President Joe Biden for 18 months beyond her term, is now set to end on September 1, 2025. Typically, former vice presidents receive only six months of federal security, but Biden granted Harris a longer period due to her high profile. Trump’s decision has sparked intense debate, particularly as Harris prepares for a nationwide tour to promote her memoir, 107 Days.
The Trump administration stated that the decision came after a review found no credible threats against Harris. However, critics argue that the timing raises concerns, given the visibility of her upcoming book launch. Security experts note that replicating federal protection through private means could cost millions of dollars annually, placing Harris at potential risk. Political analysts say the move reflects Trump’s broader strategy of rolling back privileges and benefits extended to figures from the Biden era.
California leaders quickly condemned the revocation. Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass both labeled the action as politically motivated retaliation. They stressed that Harris, as the nation’s first female and first Black and South Asian vice president, faces unique public visibility and potential threats that should not be ignored. Civil rights groups have also raised alarms about the precedent this decision sets for the treatment of former leaders.
The revocation adds to growing tensions between Trump and Democrats as the political climate intensifies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. With Harris stepping back into the spotlight through her book tour, the lack of federal security could become a central flashpoint in ongoing debates about safety, political norms, and partisan conflict in Washington.
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