Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection
- President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
- Harris was initially granted a security extension due to heightened threats after leaving office.
- This decision highlights a trend of Trump removing security from political adversaries.
In the United States, on August 28, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum revoking Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. This decision is part of a pattern where Trump has reduced the security details of several former officials since his return to the White House for a second term. Previously, Harris was granted an extension of her protection for an additional 18 months by President Joe Biden, due to concerns regarding her safety in an increased threat environment after leaving office. However, Trump's recent directive overrides this extension, with the revocation taking effect on September 1, 2025. This action not only affects Harris but continues a trend of stripping security from former officials, which has drawn criticism and concern regarding the politicization of protective services. The Secret Service, following the new directive, confirmed it would comply without indicating any specific threats justifying the revocation. Harris' advisor acknowledged the professionalism of the Secret Service while expressing concern over the lack of federal threat monitoring around her residence.