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Trump Evaluates Hunter Biden's Secret Service Protection After South Africa Trip

President Trump has announced plans to review the taxpayer-funded security detail provided to Hunter Biden, following reports of a luxury trip to South Africa and missed legal obligations.

U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, his wife and Ashley Biden walk to board Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, U.S., March 29, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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Overview

  • President Trump stated he will assess Hunter Biden's Secret Service protection after learning about his South Africa trip with 18 agents.
  • Hunter Biden stayed in a $500-a-night luxury villa during the trip, which coincided with his absence from a scheduled court deposition.
  • The Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden was extended by former President Joe Biden during his final weeks in office.
  • Trump criticized the use of taxpayer funds for the trip, referencing his administration's previous halt of foreign aid to South Africa over its land redistribution policies.
  • Hunter Biden has reported significant financial struggles, including millions in debt following a decline in art sales.