On August 28, 2025, President Donald Trump revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’s Secret Service protection, effective September 1, according to a White House memorandum. The decision ends an 18-month extension quietly signed by former President Joe Biden in January, which had prolonged Harris’s security beyond the standard six-month period for former vice presidents. Harris, the first woman and person of color to serve as vice president, faces this change just weeks before launching a 15-city book tour for her memoir, 107 Days, detailing her 2024 presidential campaign.
The move has sparked outrage among Democrats, with California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass calling it a politically motivated act of “revenge.” Bass vowed to ensure Harris’s safety in Los Angeles, where she resides. Critics argue the revocation leaves Harris vulnerable, noting her elevated threat profile during and after the 2024 election. A recent Secret Service assessment found no credible threats, but former officials stress that high-profile figures like Harris face ongoing risks. Trump has previously ended protection for figures like John Bolton and Biden’s children, Hunter and Ashley.
Harris’s team expressed gratitude for the Secret Service’s professionalism but offered no further comment. The decision raises questions about security for prominent former officials in a polarized climate, especially as Trump’s administration targets perceived adversaries. With Harris set to reenter the public eye, the debate over her safety intensifies.
