March 17, 2025

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden

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First removal of protection for presidential children while parent lives

🏛️Government🛡️National Security

President Trump announced on Mar. 17–18, 2025 that protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden would end 'effective immediately'.

The Secret Service issued a statement saying it was 'aware of the President's decision' and would work to ensure compliance.

Federal law gives former presidents and their spouses lifetime Secret Service protection; protection for children over 16 normally ends on departure but can be extended by the outgoing president for up to six months.

🏛️Government🛡️National Security

Test Your Knowledge

True or False: The Secret Service stated they would immediately comply with Trump's decision to end the Biden children's protection.

True or False: Trump claimed he was unaware of Hunter Biden's Secret Service detail until a reporter asked him about it.

True or False: Under federal law, adult children of former presidents are automatically entitled to Secret Service protection after their parent leaves office.

On March 17, 2025, did President Trump revoke Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden effective immediately, without any transition period? )

Which watchdog organization has extensively documented Secret Service payments to Trump properties?

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People, bills, and sources

Donald J. Trump

President of the United States (Mar. 2025)

Hunter Biden

Adult son of former President Joe Biden

Ashley Biden

Adult daughter of former President Joe Biden

Sean Curran

Director of U.S. Secret Service

What you can do

understanding

Verify claims about staffing before accepting cost arguments

The President cited specific agent counts for each sibling. The Secret Service did not publicly corroborate those exact counts in initial statements. Public records or agency briefings are the proper source to verify staffing levels.

civic action

File FOIA requests for travel and staffing costs

To assess taxpayer cost, request Secret Service travel and staffing records related to protective details and lease agreements for agent residences.