President Donald Trump has revoked the extended Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a memorandum reviewed by sources.
The decision, effective September 1, 2025, cancels an undisclosed one-year extension previously authorized by then-President Joe Biden just before he left office.
Under federal law, former vice presidents are entitled to six months of Secret Service protection after leaving office, which for Harris ended on July 21, 2025.
However, Biden’s executive directive—kept private until now—had prolonged her security detail for an additional year, as confirmed by multiple individuals familiar with the arrangement.
The memorandum, titled “Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security” and dated Thursday, August 28, 2025, states: “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.”
This move comes at a pivotal time for Harris, who is preparing for a high-profile, multi-city book tour to promote her upcoming memoir, 107 Days, detailing her brief 2024 presidential campaign.
The book is slated for release on September 23, 2025, marking one of her most public engagements since departing office in January 2025.
During her post-vice presidency period, Harris has limited her appearances to a handful of events.
Heightened Security Risks and Loss of Federal Oversight
Harris faced unique security challenges as the first woman and first Black woman to serve as vice president, according to sources close to her security operations.
These concerns escalated during her nomination and persisted into the early months of 2025, amid lingering post-election tensions.
The revocation not only removes her 24/7 personal agents but also eliminates access to comprehensive threat intelligence monitoring, including analysis of emails, texts, social media, and in-person risks.
Harris’ Los Angeles home will no longer receive federal protection, and her team expresses concern over the potential gap in real-time threat warnings.
Privately funding equivalent security could cost millions annually, posing a significant financial burden.
Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, already lost his spousal protection on July 21, 2025, per standard protocols.
Kirsten Allen, a senior adviser to Harris, stated: “The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety.”
The White House and Secret Service have not yet responded to inquiries regarding the decision.
Political Backlash and Potential State-Level Responses
California Governor Gavin Newsom was informed of the change late Thursday and has been in discussions about possible alternatives, though his office declined to detail specific security measures.
Newsom spokesperson Bob Salladay condemned the action, saying: “The safety of our public officials should never be subject to erratic, vindictive political impulses.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who communicated with Newsom on the matter, echoed the criticism in a statement: “This is another act of revenge following a long list of political retaliation in the form of firings, the revoking of security clearances and more.
This puts the former Vice President in danger and I look forward to working with the Governor to make sure Vice President Harris is safe in Los Angeles.”
Harris, a Los Angeles resident, may qualify for protection from the Los Angeles Police Department or other state resources.
A spokesperson for Biden declined to elaborate on the reasons behind his original extension order.
Presidential Security in a Tense Era
This development occurs against a backdrop of heightened threats to political figures.
Trump himself survived two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign.
Former presidents receive lifetime Secret Service protection, underscoring the disparity in protocols for vice presidents.
As Harris steps back into the spotlight with her book tour, the sudden loss of federal security raises questions about vulnerability and political motivations, potentially fueling debates on executive authority and public official safety.
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I think her SS protection should have been extended a little longer. A lot of crazies running around.