Trump revokes Kamala Harris’ extended Secret Service protection

August 29, 2025

President Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' extended Secret Service protection, which was previously extended by Biden for an additional year beyond the standard six-month period. The protection will now end on September 1, 2023, just weeks before Harris begins her national book tour for "107 Days" on September 24. The decision has drawn criticism from officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who called it "an act of revenge" and expressed concerns about Harris' safety, particularly as a woman of color in politics who faces heightened risks of threats and harassment.

Who is affected

Former Vice President Kamala Harris
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff (whose protection already ended on July 21)
Harris' security team and personnel
Los Angeles residents where Harris lives
Women of color in politics (mentioned as a context for security concerns)

What action is being taken

President Trump is revoking Kamala Harris' extended Secret Service protection effective September 1, 2023
Harris is preparing for an 18-stop book tour to promote "107 Days" starting September 24
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is expressing concerns and indicating she will work with the Governor to ensure Harris' safety
Harris is continuing to speak out against Trump administration policies, particularly regarding immigration enforcement

Why it matters

Harris faces heightened security risks as the first woman and first Black and South Asian vice president and major party presidential nominee
The timing removes her protection just before her high-profile book tour begins
Officials like Bass and California Governor Newsom's spokesperson characterize the decision as politically motivated "revenge"
The decision impacts Harris' first major public appearances since her election loss
The action occurs amid already tense relations between Harris and the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in Los Angeles

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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