Trump Administration Ends Kamala Harris’s Secret Service Protection as She Prepares Book Tour

The Trump administration has withdrawn Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, ending an extension granted by ex-President Joe Biden. Harris’s standard six-month post-office security coverage expired on July 21, according to CNN.

In a statement to AFP, a senior aide said Harris remains “grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety.” Though she has largely stayed out of the spotlight since her electoral defeat, she is set to reemerge this fall for a book tour promoting her new memoir, 107 Days, which chronicles her short-lived presidential campaign against Donald Trump. The book, published by Simon & Schuster, will be released in the U.S. on September 23.

Harris, the first woman to serve as U.S. vice president, became the Democratic nominee after Joe Biden stepped down from the 2024 race amid concerns about his health. She described her memoir as a candid, reflective, and behind-the-scenes account of her bid for the presidency.

Since assuming office in January, President Trump has rolled out several actions against critics and political rivals, including revoking security clearances, defunding universities, and pressuring law firms tied to past legal battles. Just last week, FBI agents searched the home and office of former National Security Advisor John Bolton in connection with an investigation involving classified documents.