In a dramatic action, President Donald Trump has withdrawn former Vice President Kamala Harris’s Secret Service protection, to take effect on September 1, 2025. The move cuts short a long-standing security detail authorized by former President Joe Biden before he departed from office. The withdrawal comes as Harris embarks on a cross-country book tour promoting her memoir, “107 Days,” which is set to kick off on September 24.
Background on Secret Service Protection
Former vice presidents are protected by the Secret Service for six months after they leave office under federal statute. President Biden had, however, extended Harris’s protection for another year given her public profile and the attendant risks. The reversal of this by Trump has been met with concern regarding the safety of Harris, particularly as she goes for her book tour.
Public Response and Political Consequences
The withdrawal has been met with public criticism from many political leaders. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have criticized the action, terming it as political and possibly putting Harris in harm’s way. The critics maintain that the action dismantles the norm of guarding former officers and could establish a worrisome precedent.
Reacting to the revocation, a Harris senior adviser gave thanks to the Secret Service for their professionalism and commitment. Losing federal protection notwithstanding, Harris stays on course to book her book tour next month with 15 destinations around the United States and foreign trips to London and Toronto. The memoir, “107 Days,” is about her short presidential bid and the experience up to the 2024 election.
Security Plans Going Forward
Upon the expiration of federal protection, Harris’s staff is developing other security plans to guarantee her security throughout the book tour. Although the details are yet to be revealed, it is expected that private security plans will be devised to counter any threats and ensure proper protection.
This new development represents a significant turn in the management of post-office security for past officials and highlights the changing dynamics of political ties and considerations of public safety.
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