Trump Ends Close Protection for Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump revoked, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to an executive memorandum obtained by ABC News. This decision ends an exceptional measure granted by Joe Biden, who had extended Harris's security beyond the period stipulated by law. The document signed by Trump was addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. It clearly states: « You are hereby authorized to terminate any security procedures previously authorized by executive memorandum, beyond those required by law, for the following individual, effective September 1, 2025: former Vice President Kamala D. Harris. » In accordance with U.S. law, a former vice president receives Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office. However, former President Biden had extended this coverage for an additional year, citing a tense political climate. This revocation is part of a series of similar decisions. Since his return to the White House, Trump has curtailed several security arrangements inherited from his predecessor, including those for former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, certain members of the Biden family, former National Security Advisor John Bolton, and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. In a statement sent to ABC News, Kristen Allen, senior advisor to Kamala Harris, said:
« The Vice President expresses her deep gratitude to the Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to security. » This decision by Trump risks fueling debates surrounding the security of former American leaders in a context of increased political polarization. With ABC News