Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer receive Secret Service protection after President Donald Trump revoked an extension granted by former President Joe Biden, according to a letter obtained by CNN.
The memo, dated Thursday and addressed to the Secretary of Homeland Security, directed:
“You are hereby authorized to discontinue any security-related procedures previously authorized by Executive Memorandum, beyond those required by law, for the following individual, effective September 1, 2025: Former Vice President Kamala D. Harris.”
Under federal law, protection for former vice presidents lasts six months after leaving office — a period that ended for Harris on July 21. Biden had quietly extended her coverage for an additional year, but Trump has now rolled it back.
Harris, who is set to begin a nationwide book tour for her memoir 107 Days, will lose not only her protective detail but also access to real-time threat intelligence, security monitoring, and federal protection for her Los Angeles residence.
Kirsten Allen, a senior adviser to Harris, said:
“The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety.”
Her husband, Doug Emhoff, had already lost his security detail on July 21 in line with existing rules for spouses of former vice presidents.
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the move as “erratic” and politically motivated, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called it “another act of revenge” that puts Harris in danger.
The White House and Secret Service have not yet commented on the decision, which comes as Harris steps back into the public eye. The decision raises concerns about both security and the potential cost of arranging private protection, estimated in the millions of dollars annually.
