What happened
Revocation of extended protection
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the U.S. Secret Service to cancel any security procedures for Harris beyond those required by existing law. This became effective as of September 1, 2025. The Guardian+3Michigan Advance+3Reuters+3
What the law requires vs. what was extended
By law, former vice presidents are entitled to 6 months of Secret Service protection after leaving office. People.com+3Michigan Advance+3Reuters+3
Before leaving office, then-President Joe Biden signed an executive memorandum extending that protection for Harris to 18 months, which would cover through mid-2026. Michigan Advance+2Reuters+2
Effective date and motive
The extension was revoked by Trump, meaning the extra protection beyond the legally required six months ends on September 1, 2025. Critics say this move comes as Harris is set to go on a high-profile public book tour. ABC7 San Francisco+3Michigan Advance+3People.com+3
Reactions & implications
Harris’ response: Her team has expressed gratitude toward the Secret Service for past protection. Michigan Advance+2People.com+2
Political backlash: California politicians, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, criticized the decision, calling it politically motivated and potentially putting Harris at risk. The Guardian+2Los Angeles Times+2
Local law enforcement stepping in: After the revocation, local agencies (such as the California Highway Patrol and LAPD) were involved in providing protective measures. There has been some controversy in LA about diverting police resources from crime suppression to protective duties. Omni+3Los Angeles Times+3ABC7 Los Angeles+3
If you want, I can pull up the official memorandum text so you can see exactly what it says, or summarize the legal arguments on both sides.
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