Former Vice President Kamala Harris has had her Secret Service protection withdrawn, according to CNN. The decision marks a departure from the usual protocol, as vice presidents typically retain security detail for six months following the end of their term. The specific reasons for the change in Harris’s security arrangements have not been publicly disclosed.
Harris served as vice president from January 2021 until the end of President Joe Biden’s term and was considered a prominent figure in the administration. The removal of her protective detail has prompted questions about the criteria and factors influencing such security decisions for former high-ranking officials.
The Secret Service’s policies generally provide continued protection to former presidents and vice presidents, but these arrangements can vary based on individual circumstances. The agency has not released a statement clarifying the rationale behind the decision to discontinue Harris’s security detail at this time.