Trump Terminates Secret Service Protection for Biden's Adult Children
President Trump ends Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, citing cost concerns, effective immediately.
BREAKING: Trump ends Secret Service protections for Ashley, Hunter Biden
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Trump Revokes U.S. Secret Service Detail For Hunter And Ashley Biden
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President Trump announced the immediate termination of Secret Service protection for Joe Biden's adult children, Hunter and Ashley Biden, a decision influenced by perceived security costs. This revocation follows a six-month extension President Biden granted before leaving office. Trump criticized the number of agents assigned to Hunter in South Africa, stating he will assess the details further. The Secret Service confirmed compliance with Trump's decision as it applies to former presidential families. Trump has previously revoked security for other officials, highlighting a precedent for such actions after a president's term ends.
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President Trump revoked the Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, citing cost concerns and the perceived excessive number of agents assigned to them. He noted that Hunter Biden had 18 agents while on vacation in South Africa, which he deemed 'ridiculous'[1].
Yes, it is common for outgoing presidents to extend Secret Service protection to their adult children for a limited period. Both Trump and Biden extended protection for their children after leaving office, as did former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.
Trump previously extended Secret Service protection for his own adult children for six months after leaving office in 2021. In contrast, he has now revoked protection for the Bidens, citing cost concerns and what he perceives as excessive security measures.
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