President Donald Trump just pulled the plug on Kamala Harris’s Secret Service protection, as the Daily Mail reports. The move comes as the former vice president gears up for a nationwide book tour. It’s a bold decision that’s already sparking heated debate.
Trump revoked Harris’s federal security on Thursday, stripping her of the protection she has had since leaving office. Harris was granted six months of Secret Service coverage under the 2008 Former Vice President Protection Act. Former President Joe Biden quietly extended that protection for an extra year, a fact only now revealed by CNN.
The timing couldn’t be more pointed, with Harris set to launch her memoir, 107 days, next month. Her tour kicks off in New York City on Sept. 24, the day after the book’s release. She’ll be hitting mostly deep-blue cities, now without the safety net of federal agents.
A senior White House official told the Daily Mail that Trump’s decision was formalized in a Thursday letter titled “Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security.” This cancels Biden’s undisclosed directive that kept Harris under Secret Service watch. It’s a move that screams political payback, and the left is already crying foul.
“The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety,” said Kirsten Allen, a Harris senior adviser, in a statement to CNN. Gratitude aside, this sounds like a polite way of saying Harris is now on her own. The Secret Service’s 24/7 protection and threat monitoring are gone, leaving Harris exposed.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called it “another act of revenge” in a statement dripping with outrage. She decried Trump’s move as part of a pattern of political retaliation, citing past firings and revoked security clearances. Bass’s indignation is predictable, but does it hold water when most former vice presidents foot their own security bills?
Typically, former vice presidents like Mike Pence and Joe Biden hire private security after their mandatory six-month protection ends. Dick Cheney was the exception, securing extended coverage in 2009 after a request to then-President Barack Obama. Harris, it seems, won’t be so lucky.
With her book tour looming, Harris will navigate high-profile events without federal agents monitoring threats via emails, texts, or social media. Her Los Angeles home will also lose its Secret Service detail. This is no small matter for someone who’s been a lightning rod for controversy.
California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Bass, were briefed on the decision Thursday, per CNN. Bass vowed to work with Newsom to ensure Harris’s safety in Los Angeles. But can local officials really fill the void left by federal expertise?
Harris’s memoir, 107 days, chronicles her brief presidential campaign after Biden bowed out. The book tour is a chance to rebrand herself, but now it’s a high-stakes gamble without Secret Service backup. Deep-blue cities might cheer her, but they’re not immune to threats.
“This puts the former Vice President in danger,” Bass warned, promising to keep Harris safe in Los Angeles. Her concern is valid, but it’s hard to ignore the irony of progressive leaders clutching pearls over security after years of defund-the-police rhetoric. Actions have consequences, and Harris is learning that firsthand.
Trump’s decision isn’t without precedent, but its timing raises eyebrows. Revoking protection just as Harris steps back into the spotlight feels calculated. It’s a reminder that political loyalty often trumps courtesy in Washington.
Trump himself survived two assassination attempts during the 2024 election, a stark reminder of the risks public figures face. Harris, now without federal threat detection, could be vulnerable to similar dangers. The Secret Service’s intelligence-gathering capabilities are unmatched, and private security might not measure up.
The left will likely paint this as Trump wielding power to settle scores. But let’s be real: Harris isn’t entitled to indefinite taxpayer-funded protection. Most former vice presidents manage without it, and she’ll need to adapt or risk looking like she’s demanding special treatment.
This move underscores a broader truth: the progressive agenda often expects handouts while dismissing accountability. Trump’s decision, while harsh, forces Harris to face the real world without a federal shield. It’s a wake-up call for her and her allies as she embarks on this high-profile tour.
