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March 17, 2025

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden

ABC News
Associated Press
Associated Press
Associated Press
law.justia.com
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First removal of protection for presidential children while parent lives

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

People, bills, and sources

Donald J. Trump

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

U.S. Secret Service

Federal protection agency

What you can do

1

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.

2

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.