Trump Cuts Secret Service Protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate termination of Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, the adult children of President Joe Biden.
Announced on March 17 through social media, Trump’s decision cites concerns over the high costs and extensive security details as the driving factors behind his dramatic action.
In the early days of his administration, President Donald Trump quickly moved to cut back on taxpayer-funded security measures.
Trump Moves to Cut Secret Service Protection for Key Figures, Including Hunter Biden
In the early days of his administration, President Donald Trump made a swift move to reduce taxpayer-funded security for several prominent figures. He removed Secret Service protection for various individuals, including former National Security Advisor John Bolton, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and retired General Mark Milley. These individuals had faced significant threats, particularly from Iran, while in their official roles.
Additionally, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who had received protection due to the numerous threats against him related to his management of the COVID-19 pandemic, was also removed from the protection list.
Trump defended these decisions, emphasizing his stance against providing lifetime security. He told the media at the time, “When you have protection, you can’t have it for the rest of your life.”
While touring the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Trump was confronted by a reporter about the Secret Service protection provided to Hunter Biden during his vacation in South Africa. After stating that he would look into the matter later, Trump responded, “I just found out about it for the first time.”
Just hours later, Trump made his decision official on Truth Social, announcing that Hunter Biden’s security detail would be immediately terminated.
Trump Challenges Secret Service Protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
President Donald Trump took to social media to criticize the extended Secret Service protection given to Hunter Biden, emphasizing that it has been a considerable burden on U.S. taxpayers. According to Trump, Hunter’s security detail involves as many as eighteen agents, which he called “absurd.”
There are also rumors that Ashley Biden, who reportedly has thirteen agents assigned to her protection, may soon lose her security detail as well.
Why Now?
Trump’s move comes as no surprise, given his long-standing tensions with Joe Biden and his family. The former president has frequently criticized his predecessor, even though their political battles are now behind them.
Under federal law, former presidents and their spouses are entitled to lifetime Secret Service protection unless they decline it. However, children of former presidents lose their protection once they turn 16. Both Biden and Trump extended their children’s security details by six months beyond their terms, but Trump’s latest action officially ends those extensions.
Trump Criticizes Hunter Biden’s South Africa Trip Amid Controversial Pardon
Former President Donald Trump also took aim at Hunter Biden’s recent vacation to South Africa, a country he has repeatedly condemned for its controversial land seizure practices and human rights violations. Trump’s remarks shed light on his ongoing frustration with the Biden family, particularly regarding Hunter’s international travels while still under Secret Service protection.
Hunter Biden’s Pardon: A Controversial Move
Trump’s comments came shortly after Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter, covering any federal charges between 2014 and 2024. This action effectively overturned Hunter’s previous convictions for tax evasion and unlawful weapons possession, drawing significant attention and criticism.
While many questioned the timing and scope of the pardon, Vice President Joe Biden, who had earlier vowed not to interfere in legal matters, defended his decision. He argued, “No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can conclude anything other than that he was singled out simply because he is my son—and that is wrong.”
Additionally, before leaving office, Vice President Biden granted preemptive pardons to several individuals, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, and members of the legislative committee investigating the January 6 Capitol disturbance. These actions have fueled ongoing debate about the fairness and motivations behind such decisions.
Trump Denounces Biden’s Last-Minute Pardons as “Void” and “Illegitimate”
In a dramatic statement that sent waves through the media, former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Joe Biden’s last-minute pardons, calling them “void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.” These pardons included individuals who had testified before the January 6 committee, with Biden justifying the actions by claiming that those pardoned were at risk of persecution due to their political beliefs.
Trump, however, dismissed the legitimacy of these pardons, focusing particularly on those granted to members of the January 6 committee. He argued that they were improperly signed using an autopen—a machine that mimics a person’s signature—casting doubt on the authenticity and legality of the pardons. This bold challenge to Biden’s actions has only fueled the ongoing debate over the fairness and motivation behind such last-minute decisions.
Trump Threatens Investigation Into January 6 Committee Members
In a provocative post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump targeted members of the January 6 committee, stating, “Therefore, those on the Unselect Committee, who destroyed and deleted ALL evidence obtained during their two-year Witch Hunt of me, and many other innocent people, should fully understand that they are subject to investigation at the highest level.”
Trump’s statement was a direct challenge to individuals involved in the probe, accusing them of misconduct and suggesting they could face a serious investigation in response to their actions during the committee’s inquiry. His remarks only intensified the ongoing political tension surrounding the January 6 investigation.