Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for President Biden’s Children, Sparking Security Protocol Debate

On Monday, former President Donald Trump announced the termination of Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, the adult children of President Joe Biden. This decision was communicated through a post on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, where he stated that the change would take effect immediately.

The Secret Service confirmed its awareness of the decision and indicated that it is working closely with protective details and the White House to ensure compliance with the new directive. Anthony Guglielmi, the chief of communications for the Secret Service, released a statement affirming the agency’s commitment to adhering to the decision.

Hunter Biden has been under Secret Service protection for a significant period, a service funded by U.S. taxpayers. The revocation of this protection marks a notable shift in the security arrangements for the Biden family. Ashley Biden, President Biden’s daughter, will also lose her Secret Service detail as part of this decision.

As of Monday night, there has been no immediate response from representatives of President Joe Biden or legal counsel for Hunter Biden regarding the termination of their protective services. The development has drawn attention to the protocols surrounding the provision of Secret Service protection to family members of sitting and former presidents.