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President Trump has ended Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection ahead of schedule. The former vice president was legally entitled to six months of protection after leaving office. This decision comes just as Harris prepares to launch a major book tour for her new memoir. Harris' husband had already lost his protection detail in July under standard provisions.

Key Points: Trump Revokes Kamala Harris Secret Service Protection

  • Trump revoked protection that was legally authorized for 6 months after leaving office
  • Harris was due protection until July under 2008 congressional legislation
  • The move comes as Harris prepares for a high-profile book tour
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed about the security change
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Donald Trump revokes former US Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection

President Trump ends Kamala Harris' Secret Service detail ahead of her book tour, cutting protection that was legally authorized for 6 months post-vice presidency.

"The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety - Harris adviser to NBC News"

Washington, DC, August 29

US President Donald Trump has revoked protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection, according to a White House official, as cited by multiple US media outlets on Friday.

President Donald Trump revoked Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection on Thursday, according to a copy of a letter reviewed by CNN.

"The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety," the adviser said as reported by NBC News.

Trump's predecessor, Joe Biden, had arranged for the Secret Service to provide protection for Harris before he left office.

As a former vice-president, Harris was entitled under law to receive six months of this extra security after leaving office in January, which was due to expire in July, according to the White House official, NBC News reported.

US Congress passed legislation in 2008 that authorized the Secret Service to protect former vice presidents, their spouses and their children under 16 years old for up to six months after the vice president's term has ended.

CNN reported that Trump's ending of Harris' protection comes as she soon embarks on a multi-city, high-profile book tour to coincide with the release of "107 Days," her new memoir about her short presidential campaign, set for release on September 23.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom was briefed on Harris losing her protection late Thursday, according to CNN.

Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, lost his own personal detail on July 21 under the standard provisions for a former vice president's spouse.

- ANI

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Priya S
As an Indian watching US politics, this looks petty. In our country, former PMs and Presidents get lifetime security. Six months protection for a VP seems too short anyway!
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Michael C
The law clearly states 6 months protection. She got exactly what the law provides. Why should taxpayers fund extra security beyond what's legally required? 🤔
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Ananya R
Timing is suspicious with her book tour coming up. Feels like trying to intimidate a political opponent. Not a good look for American democracy from an outside perspective.
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Vikram M
The husband already lost protection in July as per standard procedure. This seems like following existing rules rather than creating new ones. Maybe media is overblowing it?
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Sarah B
Regardless of politics, security for former leaders shouldn't be a partisan issue. Hope California provides adequate protection since the state was briefed about this. Safety first!

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