Trump strips Kamala Harris of Secret Service protection

Trump revoked Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection on Aug. 29, effective Sep. 1. Her book tour starts Sep. 24 in New York City. She has 24 days to arrange private security for a nationwide tour.

Biden extended Harris protection beyond six months through an executive memo signed in Jan. 2025 before leaving office. Trump revoked the extension in Aug. 2025, effective Sep. 1.

California Governor Gavin Newsom got briefed Thursday night on state-level protection options. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the move puts Harris in danger and amounts to political revenge.

Trump has now stripped federal protection from Anthony Fauci, John Bolton, Mike Pompeo, and Kamala Harris. Each official faced credible death threats. Each one criticized Trump publicly.

Harris's husband Doug Emhoff lost his Secret Service detail on Jul. 21 under standard rules. Private security for a former vice president costs millions annually. Most former officials can't afford it.

Her book tour hits major cities where threats against political figures have increased. Trump revoked her protection during the period when she'll have the highest public exposure.

The Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008 provides former vice presidents six months of Secret Service protection after leaving office. Former presidents receive lifetime protection. Extensions beyond six months require approval from the Secretary of Homeland Security or presidential action.

A sitting president hasn't systematically removed security from multiple political opponents in modern history. Trump has now done this four times, each time targeting officials who exposed or criticized him.