Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has officially lost her Secret Service protection after former President Donald Trump revoked an extension granted by President Joe Biden. This decision has sparked controversy and concern for Harris’s safety, especially as she prepares for a multi-city book tour.
Under federal law, former vice presidents receive six months of protection after leaving office, which ended for Harris on July 21. Biden had previously extended her coverage for an additional year, but Trump’s recent revocation now means she will no longer have agents assigned to guard her, access to threat intelligence, or federal protection for her Los Angeles home.
The move has been criticized by California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who believe that the safety of public officials should not be jeopardized by political motives. The White House and Secret Service have not yet commented on the situation.
With Harris’s increased public exposure post-office, questions have arisen about the cost and logistics of providing comparable private security. The potential expenses could be significant, running into millions annually.
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