Trump Ends Kamala Harris’s Secret Service Extension
Trump Revokes Kamala Harris’s Extended Secret Service Protection
Date: August 29, 2025
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has revoked the extended U.S. Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, ending a security detail that had been prolonged by former President Joe Biden beyond the standard six-month period for ex-vice presidents. The change is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. 0
Key Points
- What changed: Federal law provides six months of post-office protection for former vice presidents. Biden had quietly extended Harris’s coverage; Trump has now rescinded that extension. 1
- Effective date: Protection ends September 1, 2025, according to a directive dated August 28. 2
- Timing: The move precedes Harris’s planned nationwide tour to promote her memoir 107 Days in late September. 3
Reactions
California officials and other critics called the decision politically motivated and risky, while a White House official said recent assessments found no reason to continue the extra protection. 4
What the Rules Say
Under 18 U.S.C. § 3056 and related policy, former vice presidents receive protection for six months; any extension is discretionary and can be modified by the sitting president. 5
What’s Next
Harris’s team may rely on state/local law enforcement or private security during public appearances if federal protection ends as scheduled. 6
Sources: Washington Post; Reuters; The Guardian; Los Angeles Times; ABC News. 7
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