In a dramatic move, Donald Trump cancels Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection as she prepares for her upcoming book tour. Read the full story on the cancellation and Harris’ response.
In a significant and controversial move, Donald Trump has canceled the Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris as she prepares for her upcoming US book tour. The cancellation was formalized in a letter to Secret Service agents, which stated that, effective September 1, 2025, all security-related procedures authorized for Harris would be discontinued, except for those required by law.
The letter read: “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.”
Harris Responds: “Grateful to the Secret Service”
A senior advisor to Kamala Harris confirmed the news to NBC News, with Harris expressing her gratitude towards the Secret Service. “The vice president is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety,” the advisor said in a statement.
Typically, former vice presidents are given a six-month security guarantee after leaving office, though President Joe Biden extended this protection for one year. However, Trump’s decision to revoke Harris’ protection comes amid a broader pattern of removing such privileges for certain individuals, including former national security adviser John Bolton and even Hunter and Ashley Biden earlier this year.
Harris’ Memoir and Upcoming Book Tour
Despite the cancellation of her Secret Service protection, Harris is set to embark on a nationwide book tour to promote her memoir, 107 Days. The book, which explores her short-lived presidential campaign during the 2024 election, is set to release in September. As part of her promotional tour, Harris will visit several states, discussing the campaign and her perspective on the political landscape.
Harris has been openly critical of Trump since he took office for his second term, often discussing a sense of fear and division in the country. “What has changed is that there is a sense of fear that has been taking hold in our country, and I understand it,” Harris said in recent comments. “But we’re seeing people stay quiet. We are seeing organizations stay quiet. We are seeing those who are capitulating to clearly unconstitutional threats.”
The former vice president’s words reflect her ongoing critique of the current administration and the political climate in the United States.
Trump’s Actions Spark Political Backlash
Trump’s decision to revoke Harris’ Secret Service protection has sparked political debate, with some seeing it as a retaliatory action, while others argue it’s within his legal rights as president. The move has also been compared to his earlier revocations of protection for other political figures and family members, including members of the Biden family.
Harris’ upcoming book tour and the cancellation of her security detail set the stage for more political discourse as the 2024 election looms closer. Harris has made it clear that she will continue to speak out against the current administration, emphasizing the need for courage in the face of fear and advocating for the preservation of democracy.
