Trump Cancels Kamala Harris’s Secret Service Protection Ahead Of Memoir Tour

US President Donald Trump has revoked the Secret Service protection of former Vice President Kamala Harris, which had been extended by his predecessor Joe Biden before leaving office, according to a BBC report.

Harris, who contested the 2024 US Presidential election as the Democratic nominee against Republican rival Donald Trump, conceded a heavy defeat in the November 5 polls. By law, as a former vice president, Harris was entitled to six months of Secret Service protection after leaving office in January.

However, Biden had signed an executive order granting Harris an additional year of security coverage. Trump overturned this extension on Thursday, directing the Secret Service to end all additional protection beyond what is legally mandated, effective September 1, the report said.

The order was communicated through a letter dated August 28, which instructed the Secret Service to "discontinue any security-related procedures previously authorised by Executive Memorandum, beyond those required by law."

The move comes just weeks before Harris begins a nationwide tour for her upcoming memoir 107 Days, in which she reflects on her short-lived and unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign.

According to officials, a recent threat assessment found no significant risks to justify maintaining extended protection for Harris. Her husband, Doug Emhoff, had already lost his security detail on July 1 when the protection period for spouses of former vice presidents expired.

Without Secret Service agents, Harris will no longer receive personal protection at her Los Angeles residence or proactive threat monitoring that helps identify potential dangers. Reports suggest arranging comparable private security could cost millions of dollars annually.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have criticized the withdrawal, questioning the decision's timing and potential implications for Harris's safety.

Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has also withdrawn Secret Service coverage from several other high-profile figures, including Hunter Biden, Ashley Biden, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.