Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris Extended by Biden—Restoring Legal Norms

In a clear act of restoring lawful boundaries and national accountability, President Donald Trump has terminated the unwarranted Secret Service protection afforded to former Vice President Kamala Harris. This security detail was extended beyond the legal six-month limit by President Joe Biden in the final days of his administration. Under U.S. law, former vice presidents are entitled to only six months of Secret Service protection following their term in office. For Harris, this period ended on July 21. Yet, Biden quietly signed an undisclosed memorandum extending her protection for an additional year—a privileged favor with no legal basis. Why Does...