President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, ending an extension granted by former President Joe Biden.
The decision, detailed in a memorandum dated August 28, 2025, directs the Secret Service to discontinue security measures beyond those required by law, effective September 1, 2025.
This action comes just weeks before Harris is set to begin a national book tour for her memoir, "107 Days," which chronicles her 2024 presidential campaign.
Under federal law enacted in 2008, former vice presidents, their spouses, and children under 16 are entitled to Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office.
Harris, who left office in January 2025, saw her protection extended to 18 months by a Biden directive, set to last until July 2026.
Trump’s memorandum cancels this extension, aligning her protection with the standard six-month period, which expired in July 2025.
Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, lost his protection on July 1, 2025, per the same legal provisions.
The revocation means Harris will lose assigned agents, property protection in Los Angeles, and proactive threat intelligence, services that could cost millions annually if privately funded.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed outrage, with Bass calling it “another act of revenge” amid a pattern of political retaliation.
Harris faced significant threats during her tenure, heightened by her historic role as the first woman and person of color in the vice presidency.
A recent threat assessment found no need for extended protection, though the decision has raised concerns given her upcoming public appearances.
Trump’s action aligns with prior moves to end Secret Service protection for others, including Hunter and Ashley Biden, Anthony Fauci, Mike Pompeo, and John Bolton.
As Harris prepares for her book tour starting September 24, 2025, state and local officials may need to coordinate alternative security measures to ensure her safety.