Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Hunter, Ashley Biden

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he is revoking Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, citing Hunter's recent trip to South Africa as the reason. Trump criticized the expense of the detail, which reportedly included up to 18 agents for Hunter, labeling it 'ridiculous.' He also expressed concerns about South Africa's human rights record and stated that the country has been removed from the list of nations receiving U.S. economic assistance. The Biden children were granted six months of protection following Joe Biden's departure from office, which is a common practice for former presidents. This move adds to the list of Trump’s previous decisions to remove security for various critics and opponents. Trump's actions have drawn ongoing scrutiny, particularly regarding the political motivations behind them.