Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection for Mayorkas, Others

President Donald Trump has withdrawn Secret Service protection for Alejandro Mayorkas and Biden’s adult children.

Key Takeaways

President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Biden’s adult children through executive memorandum.
Trump criticized Hunter Biden’s security detail as “ridiculous,” noting it included as many as 18 personnel.
Both Trump and Biden had previously extended Secret Service protection for their children beyond the standard coverage period.
The Secret Service has confirmed compliance with Trump’s directive and is coordinating with the White House on implementation.
Former White House medical advisor Anthony Fauci also lost his protective detail earlier this month under Trump’s direction.

Protection Revoked for Mayorkas

President Donald Trump has officially terminated Secret Service protection for former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The decision, confirmed by a Secret Service spokesperson, came through an executive memorandum issued by the president. According to reports, the Secret Service was informed about this change last Friday, despite Mayorkas’s security detail originally being scheduled to continue until mid-July under an extension previously granted by President Biden.

The announcement regarding Mayorkas follows a similar decision made the previous week concerning the adult children of former President Joe Biden. The Secret Service has acknowledged the directive and is working to implement the changes rapidly, though specific details about the transition are being withheld to maintain operational security protocols.

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Biden Family Security Details Cut

Last week, President Trump announced his decision to discontinue Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden. In his statement, Trump specifically highlighted what he perceived as excessive security measures for the former president’s son. The Secret Service detail for Hunter Biden reportedly consisted of up to 18 agents, which Trump characterized as an unnecessary expense for American taxpayers.

“There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous!” Trump stated when announcing his decision to terminate Hunter Biden’s protection. In a separate statement, he declared, “Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection.”

The Secret Service promptly acknowledged the president’s directive, stating, according to Fox News Digital: “We are aware of the President’s decision to terminate protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden. The Secret Service will comply and is actively working with the protective details and the White House to ensure compliance as soon as possible.”

Protective Services Protocol

Under established protocols, former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection. However, presidential children over 16 typically lose their protection when their parent leaves office unless specifically extended by the incoming president.

Trump’s decisions come amid other security changes directed by the administration. Former White House medical advisor Anthony Fauci lost his protective detail earlier this month. Previously, Trump had also removed Secret Service protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security Advisor John Bolton, who reportedly faced threats from Iran. The administration appears to be conducting a broader review of extended protective services granted during the previous administration.