Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris: Sparks Outrage

Sele Media Africa | August 29, 2025
Source: www.selemedia.org

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who recently returned to office following the 2024 presidential election, has reportedly revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, sparking outrage among political observers and human rights advocates.

The move, which is highly unusual, comes just months after Trump defeated Harris in a tense and polarizing election. According to sources within the U.S. Secret Service, Harris’s security detail was officially withdrawn earlier this week.

While no official White House statement has been issued, close aides suggest Trump defended the decision by saying “security resources should be reserved for current officeholders, not political rivals.”

Critics, however, see the action as politically motivated and potentially dangerous, especially considering the high-profile nature of Harris and the elevated risk faced by former top officials. > “This is unprecedented, reckless, and petty,” said one senior Democratic aide who spoke to U.S. media anonymously.

U.S. law grants the President authority over Secret Service assignments, but the withdrawal of protection from a recent vice president — particularly one who was also the most recent opponent — breaks with established norms.

International human rights advocates and some Republican figures have also raised concerns, warning that the move could set a dangerous precedent.

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