Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s extended Secret Service protection was ended by former President Donald Trump last month, meaning she no longer receives the additional year of security authorized by President Biden.

By federal law, former vice presidents are entitled to six months of protection after leaving office; former presidents receive protection for life. Harris’s extended protection exceeded this period under Biden’s directive but was revoked by Trump.

The big picture: In response, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has assigned up to 11 officers from its Metropolitan Division to provide security for Harris. These officers have been pulled from other cases to ensure her safety. • The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has also offered to provide protection; however, su

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