California Highway Patrol Offers Protection for Kamala Harris After Secret Service Revocation

President Trump has canceled the extended Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, which had been quietly extended by President Biden beyond the standard six-month post-vice-presidency period. Following Trump's revocation, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has offered to provide state-funded security for Harris, a move reportedly coordinated between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This security arrangement has not been officially confirmed by Newsom’s office, which declined to comment on the matter. Democrats, including Mayor Bass, have criticized Trump's decision as politically motivated retaliation, emphasizing concerns about Harris's safety. The CHP’s involvement means California taxpayers will bear the cost of Harris’s protection, especially as she embarks on an international book tour. Although the Secret Service found no credible threats to Harris, the shift to California-funded security highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding her protection status.