Former Vice President Kamala Harris will lose her Secret Service protection on September 1 following an executive decision by President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Harris’ spokesperson on Friday.
The move reverses a prior memorandum signed by former President Joe Biden, which had extended her protective detail beyond the standard post-office period.
Harris’ office said no explanation was provided for the revocation.
Harris’ Protection Was Previously Extended
Under typical protocol, vice presidents receive Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office.
However, before leaving the White House in January 2025, President Biden signed an executive memorandum granting Harris an extension of one full year of protection, citing “elevated public threats and scheduled travel.”
President Trump formally rescinded that memorandum on Thursday, notifying the Secret Service of the change.
As a result, the former vice president’s protection will officially end on September 1—just days before she begins a national book tour.
Upcoming Public Tour Raises Security Questions
Harris is set to begin promoting her forthcoming memoir, 107 Days, in late September. The tour is expected to include high-profile appearances in cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.
While Harris will still be entitled to privately arranged security, the absence of Secret Service protection raises concerns among some supporters and former staffers, particularly due to the nature of public book signings and live events.
“Holding public-facing events in major cities without federal protection is a notable security shift,” one source familiar with the planning told Fox News Digital.
Doug Emhoff’s Protection Was Also Revoked
Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, also had his Secret Service detail revoked in July, according to The Wall Street Journal. Like Harris, Emhoff had been granted an extended protection period under Biden’s order.
The Secret Service states on its website that former presidents and their spouses receive lifetime protection unless they decline it, but former vice presidents are not granted the same permanent security status.
A senior White House official, speaking to Fox News Digital, emphasized that the decision brings Harris’ security coverage in line with long-standing norms.
“Vice presidents typically receive six months of post-service protection,” the official said. “The previous extension under the Biden administration was outside standard protocol.”
