US President Donald Trump has revoked the Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a letter addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The letter, dated Thursday, instructs the discontinuation of security-related procedures for Harris, effective September 1, 2025, beyond those required by law.
Federal law provides former vice presidents with Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office. However, then-US President Joe Biden extended Harris’ protection by a full year beyond the six months required by law before leaving office. This extension meant that Harris’ government-provided security was set to end on July 21, but it was prolonged until September 1, 2025.
The removal of government protection will result in the termination of round-the-clock surveillance, and Secret Service personnel will no longer monitor information about potential threats on Harris’ social media and email. This decision comes after the White House ended the Secret Service protection details assigned to Biden’s adult children in March and revoked security clearance for Biden, Harris, and other senior officials from the former administration.
The withdrawal of privileges for Harris occurs just weeks before she begins a 15-city book tour to promote her upcoming memoir, ‘107 Days’, which is scheduled for release on September 23. The memoir is about her brief presidential campaign.
The development is part of a series of moves by the Trump administration to reevaluate the privileges extended to former officials. In recent months, the administration has taken steps to limit the security clearances and protection details provided to individuals from the previous administration, citing legal requirements and protocol.
As Harris prepares to embark on her book tour, the loss of Secret Service protection may have implications for her security arrangements. The details of her new security setup have not been disclosed, but it is likely that she will have to make alternative arrangements to ensure her safety during public appearances.
The decision to revoke Harris’ Secret Service protection is a significant development in the ongoing reevaluation of privileges for former officials. It remains to be seen how this move will impact Harris’ public engagements and security arrangements in the coming weeks.
