Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer receive Secret Service protection, effective September 1, following a decision by President Donald Trump.
The order, issued through a signed memo to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, directs that security procedures previously extended to Harris beyond those legally required be discontinued.
Harris was originally scheduled to remain under government protection until July 2026.
Her extended protection had been approved by President Joe Biden, exceeding the standard six months typically granted to former vice presidents after leaving office.
The extension had not been publicly disclosed until now.
A senior advisor to Harris expressed gratitude to the Secret Service for their professionalism and dedication to safety.
The withdrawal of her security detail comes as Harris prepares to promote her new memoir, 107 Days, which chronicles her presidential campaign and provides an inside perspective on the 2024 election in which she lost to Trump.
The book is set for release in the United States on September 23, 2025.
The former vice president will embark on a book tour this fall.
Observers note that the decision to remove her protection occurs despite concerns over public safety following an assassination attempt on Trump in July 2024, which led the current administration to call for enhanced security for public officials.
Harris, the first woman to serve as U.S. vice president, assumed the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden withdrew from the 2024 race due to age and health concerns.
Since her election loss, she has maintained a low public profile while preparing her memoir and public appearances related to the book.
The move has sparked discussion over security protocols for former high-ranking officials and whether political considerations influenced the decision.
While the standard protection period for former vice presidents is limited, extensions are occasionally granted to address specific safety concerns.