President Donald Trump is revoking former Vice President Kamala Harris’ secret service detail, according to a letter obtained by multiple media outlets.
A Trump White House official confirmed the decision, citing the standard six-month limit on security for former vice presidents, which would have meant that Harris’s would have expired last month. Former President Joe Biden had previously signed a memorandum extending Harris’ protection to 18 months.
CNN first reported the Trump administration’s decision.
The former veep will soon embark on a book tour for her new political memoir, “107 Days,” a reference to her short time as the Democratic nominee in 2024, which is due out on September 23.
“The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety,” Harris adviser Kirsten Allen said in a statement.
Prominent Democrats condemned Trump’s decision.
“This is another act of revenge following a long list of political retaliation in the form of firings, the revoking of security clearances and more,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass told CNN. “This puts the former vice president in danger and I look forward to working with the governor to make sure Vice President Harris is safe in Los Angeles.”
Trump’s move continues a pattern of stripping away extended security protections granted under Biden. Earlier this year, he ended Secret Service coverage for Biden’s two adult children, Hunter and Ashley. Federal law only requires lifetime protection for former presidents and their spouses, as well as for their children until age 16.
“Another dangerous reminder that there’s no agenda more important to Donald Trump than retribution,” wrote Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on X.
Since taking office, Trump has also removed details for several former officials he clashed with, including ex-national security adviser John Bolton, former secretary of state Mike Pompeo, and former Iran envoy Brian Hook.
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