In a stunning political move that is already generating national debate, President Donald Trump has revoked U.S. Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris. The decision, confirmed Friday by senior White House officials, will officially end Harris’s protection detail on September 1, 2025.

This development comes after months of speculation about how Trump’s second-term administration would handle extended security privileges for former Biden-era officials. While Secret Service protection for former vice presidents traditionally lasts only six months after leaving office, President Joe Biden had previously extended Kamala Harris’s Secret Service coverage to 18 months through a memorandum signed in January 2025.

By law, the Secret Service provides six months of protection for former vice presidents, their spouses, and their children under 16. Any extension beyond that time frame requires direct presidential approval or congressional action.

Joe Biden’s decision to extend Harris’s security was described at the time as “extraordinary” but not without precedent. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, citing safety concerns due to his role in the Bush administration’s national security policies, received an extension approved by President Barack Obama. Other former vice presidents, including Al Gore and Dan Quayle, also received short-term extensions.

A senior White House official, speaking anonymously, emphasized that Harris’s extension was “not typical” and suggested the new administration was committed to restoring what it sees as standard practice.

This isn’t the first time President Trump has rolled back extended Secret Service protection granted under Biden. Earlier this year, Trump revoked protection for Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, both of whom had received additional coverage from their father. He also rescinded Secret Service details for former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, despite credible threats during his tenure.

Trump has even taken steps against some of his own former officials, stripping protection from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Analysts say these actions highlight Trump’s broader strategy of limiting government resources for political rivals and reshaping the norms around post-administration privileges.

Harris, who announced in July that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, is preparing to launch a 15-city book tour in September to promote her memoir, 107 Days. The book recounts her brief 2024 presidential run against Trump following Biden’s withdrawal from the race.

The timing of Trump’s revocation is significant: Harris will soon be traveling across the country, often engaging with large crowds, but without the full-time federal protection. While she may choose to hire private security, many experts warn that public officials in national politics, face heightened threats in today’s polarized environment.

A senior adviser to Harris thanked the Secret Service for its “professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety,” but declined to elaborate on how Harris will handle security going forward.

Under current U.S. law:

This means that Trump is fully within his legal authority to revoke Harris’s protection once the Biden extension expires. Still, the political ramifications are significant, especially as Harris remains a high-profile Democratic figure who could be weighing a 2028 presidential run.

Critics argue that the decision reflects Trump’s pattern of targeting former Biden officials as part of a broader campaign of political retribution. Supporters counter that extending Harris’s protection was unusual and unnecessary, given historical precedent.

Security experts warn that the decision could place Harris at risk during her upcoming national tour, especially amid rising threats against public officials. A 2024 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that threats against U.S. leaders have more than doubled in the past decade, raising concerns about whether political motivations are outweighing safety considerations.

For now, Kamala Harris is expected to continue her public engagements without federal protection. Whether she decides to re-enter the political arena in 2028 remains an open question, but her removal from the Secret Service roster underscores how dramatically political norms have shifted under Trump’s second term.

As Harris embarks on her book tour, the issue of her security—and what it says about the future of political protections in America—is likely to remain a major talking point.

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