Trump ends Kamala Harris' Secret Service protections

President Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection, a senior White House official confirmed to Axios Friday. Why it matters: Harris joins a slew of Trump adversaries whom have seen the president abruptly end their security details amid a volatile political climate. She faced death threats while in office and on the campaign trail last year.Context: Vice presidents typically receive six months of Secret Service protection after they leave office.The offices of Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment on Friday morning. Driving the news: Harris' Secret Service protection was extended past July 21 — the six-month mark — via a directive signed by former President Biden before leaving office, CNN reported."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," Trump's letter said, per CNN.Flashback: Upon taking office earlier this year, Trump stripped security protections from several political opponents who have faced death threats, including former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, former national security adviser John Bolton, and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Zoom out: Harris' upcoming book, "107 Days" chronicles her failed presidential campaign. Its set for release next month.She recently announced she won't run for California governor in 2026.Go deeper: Millions in Harris campaign expenses still weigh on the DNCEditor's note: This story was updated with additional context.

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