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California could take over security for Kamala Harris after Trump pulls Secret Service away from her

The proposal came after talks between Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Harris lost in seven key states to Trump.

Harris lost in seven key states to Trump.Saul Loeb / AFP

Sabrina Martin
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Sabrina Martin

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) offered to take over security for former Vice President Kamala Harris after President Donald Trump ordered an end to the Secret Service protection that until now guarded her.

According to Los Angeles Times, the proposal came after talks between Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The CHP avoided giving further details and its spokesman, Lt. Matt Gutierrez, explained that the agency does not comment publicly on security measures.

The end of federal protection

Federal protection for Harris expires Sept. 1, according to a Department of Homeland Security memo. The document authorizes the suspension of any additional measures not provided for in the law for the former vice president.

The regulation establishes that former presidents receive lifetime protection, while former vice presidents receive protection for six months. Harris far exceeded that period because former President Joe Biden decided to extend her coverage before leaving office.

Political reactions

Mayor Karen Bass questioned the decision and called it retaliatory, saying she will work with Newsom to ensure Harris has security in Los Angeles. The governor's office, however, avoided commenting directly on coordination with the CHP.

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