Overview

• Democrats criticized the decision as vindictive and an “act of revenge,” according to Mediaite, as cited by Spectator.
• CNN reporting cited by Spectator said Biden had quietly approved an additional year of coverage after Harris’s automatic six months expired in July.
• Spectator contends the outcry reflects a double standard compared with Republican former vice presidents who did not retain protection.
• The piece notes historical examples, including Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew, who spent extended periods without Secret Service details.
• Commentary raises practical questions about security for Harris’s book tour and argues for limiting post-office perks such as ongoing protection and clearances.