In a move that has sent shockwaves through political and security communities, former President Donald Trump has rescinded the Secret Service protection traditionally granted to Vice President Kamala Harris.This action breaks with decades of established practice, where sitting and former vice presidents receive continuous federal security coverage. Experts warn that this revocation significantly heightens the risk to Harris’s safety, especially amid ongoing political unrest and increasing threats against public officials.

Security professionals emphasize that the Secret Service’s comprehensive protection—typically involving 24/7 specialized teams—is critical in mitigating risks during public engagements and official travel. The sudden withdrawal of this safeguard has raised several pressing concerns, including:

• Elevated exposure to potential threats during public events and diplomatic missions.
• Disruption of established national security protocols designed to protect the vice presidency.
• The broader implications for political norms, perhaps normalizing retaliatory security decisions.