President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, and she will lose protection on September 1. Former vice presidents normally receive six months of Secret Service protection after leaving office, but President Joe Biden extended protection for Harris before his term ended. The decision occurs amid heightened political tensions and two assassination attempts against Trump during the 2024 campaign. Harris replaced Biden as the Democratic nominee for 107 days before losing the election and has kept a low profile since. She plans a book tour with several public appearances. A senior adviser thanked the Secret Service; critics cited Trump's attacks.
United States President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for his political opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris, White House officials have told several news agencies. The change revealed on Thursday means that Harris will lose protection from the federal law enforcement agency on September 1, according to the reports. Former vice presidents are typically afforded six months of Secret Service protection upon leaving office, but former President Joe Biden had quietly signed a directive extending protection for his deputy
The move came at a particularly charged time in US politics, with Trump facing two assassination attempts in the lead-up to the November 2024 vote. Harris had replaced Biden as the Democratic candidate in the final stretch of the race, challenging Trump for 107 days before her election loss. The removal of protection comes shortly before Harris, who has kept a low profile since her resounding defeat, is set to begin a book tour later this year.
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