Trump revokes secret service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden |
US President Donald Trump that he is immediately revoking Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, the adult children of former President Joe Biden.
The decision, which had originally extended their protection through July, was revealed following a reporter’s inquiry about Hunter Biden’s security detail.
Trump’s announcement on Truth Social
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, stating:
“Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United States taxpayer. Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection. Likewise, Ashley Biden, who has 13 agents, will be taken off the list.”
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The former president’s office has not yet issued an official response to the decision.
Background on secret service protection
Under federal law, former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection, while protection for their immediate family members over the age of 16 expires when they leave office.
However, both Trump and Biden previously extended the security details for their adult children for six months beyond their terms.
Trump responds to reporter inquiry
While visiting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday afternoon, Trump was asked by a reporter whether he planned to revoke Hunter Biden’s Secret Service detail.
“Well, we have done that with many. I would say if there are 18 with Hunter Biden, that will be something I’ll look at this afternoon,” Trump responded, adding that it was the first time he had heard about the matter.
“I’m going to take a look at that,” he said.
Not the first security detail revocation
This is not the first time Trump has revoked security protections for high-profile individuals. In January, he ordered the removal of security details for former officials, including:
- Mike Pompeo – Former Secretary of State
- Brian Hook – Former Senior Adviser
- John Bolton – Former National Security Adviser
Trump’s decision to revoke their protection came despite warnings from US intelligence agencies that they faced ongoing threats from Iran due to their actions during Trump’s first term. The Biden administration had previously granted them protection based on security assessments.
Security protocol for former officials
Under US security protocol, only former presidents and their spouses are automatically guaranteed ongoing Secret Service protection. Senior officials and family members do not receive permanent protection unless deemed to be at significant risk by US intelligence agencies.
Trump’s latest move to revoke Secret Service protection signals a continued shift in his administration’s approach to post-presidency security measures.
