Kamala Harris will be protected by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) following the revocation of her Secret Service detail by President Trump, according to reports. The arrangement was coordinated by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office after Trump ended her security coverage.
Bass criticized the move, stating it was part of a “long list of political retaliation” that puts Harris in danger. She emphasized efforts to ensure her safety in Los Angeles.
Harris’ protection under the CHP requires Newsom’s approval, though his office declined to confirm the arrangement. A spokesperson for Newsom stated, “The safety of our public officials should never be subject to erratic, vindictive political impulses.”
Harris is set to begin a book tour for her memoir, 107 Days, which details her 2024 presidential campaign. The 15-city tour includes stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Toronto, and London. Social media users mocked the announcement, with some calling it “the loser tour” and criticizing Harris’ decision to promote her book amid backlash over her election loss.
The memoir recounts what Harris describes as the “shortest presidential campaign in modern history,” but critics have highlighted the controversy surrounding her post-election activities.