Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Hunter, Ashley Biden

President Donald Trump has announced the revocation of Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, citing the high cost of their security details, which he described as 'ridiculous.' Trump stated that Hunter Biden, who is currently vacationing in South Africa, has as many as 18 agents assigned to him, while Ashley Biden has 13. The move is perceived as part of a broader campaign of political retribution against the Biden family, particularly following Hunter's pardons by Joe Biden before leaving office. The Secret Service confirmed it would comply with Trump's directive, which is unusual given that immediate family members of former presidents typically receive extended protection. Trump had previously revoked security clearances for numerous former officials, indicating a pattern of retaliatory actions. Biden's office has not yet responded to Trump's decision regarding the Biden children’s security.