Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden

President Trump cited taxpayer burden and discretionary authority in revoking security details for Joe Biden's adult children, effective immediately.

Hunter Biden, currently vacationing in South Africa, had 18 Secret Service agents assigned to his detail, while Ashley Biden had 13 agents.
Federal law mandates Secret Service protection for former presidents and their spouses for life, but only for their children under age 16 unless extended by the sitting president.
Trump's decision follows reports of Hunter Biden's South Africa trip, which Trump criticized for human rights concerns and associated costs to taxpayers.
The Secret Service confirmed it is working to comply with Trump's directive to terminate the Biden children's protection.
This move aligns with Trump's broader pattern of revoking privileges for perceived political opponents, including former officials like John Bolton and Anthony Fauci.