Former Vice President Kamala Harris may soon lose her federal protection, but California isn’t standing by quietly.
Just hours after Trump officially revoked her Secret Service security, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) stepped up with an offer to take over protection duties. The offer reportedly followed internal discussions between Governor Gavin Newsom’s office and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, according to the Los Angeles Times.
A letter obtained by CNN authorized the Department of Homeland Security to end Harris’s security on September 1. While it’s typical for vice presidents to receive six months of protection post-office, President Biden had previously extended Harris’s coverage for an additional year.
Lieutenant Matt Gutierrez of CHP stated, “Respectfully, the California Highway Patrol does not comment on security arrangements,” when asked about specifics.
Mayor Bass didn’t mince words, calling Trump’s move “another act of revenge” and vowing to work with Newsom to ensure Harris’s safety. “This puts the former Vice President in danger,” she said in a statement to The Hill.
As of now, Newsom’s office hasn’t issued a detailed response, but insiders believe the governor is reviewing the offer seriously.
With Harris currently based in Los Angeles, the stakes are high — and California is showing it’s not willing to let her go unprotected.
