President Trump revoked Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection on Thursday after it became known she had the detail beyond the six months that former vice presidents usually receive when they leave office. Here’s what you need to know about the security protection revocation:

The protection revocation order

Trump cancels Biden’s extension of Harris security detail:

The official directive language

Memorandum specifies September 1 termination date:

The Democratic response

California officials criticize move as political retaliation:

The 2024 campaign precedent

Democratic leaders previously called for stripping Trump’s protection:

The Biden family protection cuts

Harris revocation follows earlier termination of other protections:

The House security funding increase

Lawmakers boost their own protection amid broader cuts:

The threat justification

House leaders cite increasing dangers to lawmakers:

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