Kamala Harris is set to lose her Secret Service detail this week after President Trump revoked the extended security order put in place by Joe Biden.
The change, effective September 1, ends protection that had stretched well beyond the standard six months typically given to former vice presidents.
In response, California officials moved quickly. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has been tapped to provide dignitary protection for Harris, ensuring security as she prepares for a high-profile national book tour.
The decision arrives just weeks before Harris begins promoting her new memoir, “107 Days,” across 15 cities. Her upcoming schedule places her in the spotlight, fueling questions about the timing of the security shift.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s office declined to give details but confirmed that state resources were being coordinated. Mayor Karen Bass voiced concern, stressing that public figures should not face diminished protection during periods of heightened visibility.
The White House, however, has pointed to a Secret Service assessment that found no credible threats against Harris at this time. Supporters of the change argue that her extended detail was unusual and unnecessary.
Critics counter that the adjustment appears abrupt, especially given Harris’s upcoming tour.
For now, the CHP will fill the gap. But the move underscores how questions of security, politics, and public image can collide — especially when it involves one of the most visible figures in American politics.
Kamala Harris is set to lose her Secret Service detail this week after President Trump revoked
