In a shocking turn of events, former Vice President Kamala Harris has been ᵴtriƥped of her Secret Service protection, effective immediately. This dramatic decision, confirmed by multiple sources, follows an undisclosed directive from former President Joe Biden that extended her security for an additional year beyond the standard six-month term mandated by federal law. The extension, which has now been rescinded, was signed just before Biden left office and has been described by critics as a “scam.”
The abrupt cancellation, executed by the Trump administration, leaves Harris vulnerable as she prepares for a high-profile tour to promote her new memoir, “107 Days: The Worst Experience of Our Lives.” Sources within the Secret Service have indicated that this move is not due to any new security threat but rather a strict adherence to protocol. Harris’s team expressed gratitude for the Secret Service’s past support, but concerns are growing about her safety without federal protection.
The decision has sparked outrage among Democratic leaders, with California’s governor condemning the action as politically motivated and detrimental to the safety of public officials. Critics argue that Harris’s protection was unjustly extended in the first place, questioning the legality of Biden’s directive. As her home in Los Angeles also loses federal security, Harris’s aides fear losing access to crucial threat warnings.
As the political landscape shifts, the implications of this decision are profound. With millions in potential security costs now off the government’s books, the debate over the necessity of such protection looms large. The question remains: is this a prudent cost-saving measure or a reckless gamble with a former vice president’s safety? The unfolding story promises to keep the nation on edge as Harris navigates this precarious new chapter.