Trump Removes Harris’ Secret Service – California Steps In

A Remarkable White House Decision

Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the extended Secret Service protection that Kamala Harris was granted by Joe Biden before he left office. Normally, vice presidential security ends after six months, but Harris’ coverage had been extended to July 2026.

With Trump’s new decree, however, the protection was terminated this week—a move critics say is unprecedented.

California Takes Over Responsibility

To address the security gap, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has put a new plan in place. Harris currently lives in Los Angeles, and according to sources, both Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass have been involved in the coordination.

Newsom’s spokesperson, Izzy Gordon, stated:
“Our office does not comment on security arrangements. But the safety of our public officials should never depend on erratic, vindictive impulses.”

“A Question of Revenge”

The decision has sparked political outrage. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called it “yet another act of retaliation” and emphasized that it puts Harris in danger. She added:
“I look forward to working closely with the governor to ensure Vice President Harris feels safe in Los Angeles.”

This development joins a series of instances in which Trump, during his second term, has stripped former allies and political opponents of their security arrangements.

A Political Test for CHP

At the same time, Harris is about to embark on an international book tour to launch her new memoir, “107 Days”, with events in the US, London, and Toronto. This presents CHP with a real baptism by fire: delivering the same level of protection that normally requires years of Secret Service expertise.

Although the latest risk assessment from intelligence agencies did not point to any specific threats against Harris, her visibility and political profile make the situation unpredictable.

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