Trump Orders Withdrawal of Secret Service Protection for Biden’s Children

• Biden: Trump withdraws security for his children.
• Criticizes spending on Hunter’s protection.
• Decision generates intense political debate.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that he will immediately end Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden.

Trump communicated his decision through his social network Truth Social, adding to the withdrawal of protection for other figures such as Anthony Fauci and former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley.

«I’m going to take a look at that,» Trump said regarding the security for Hunter Biden, who, according to him, had 18 agents in South Africa this week.

The president also asserted that Ashley Biden had 13 agents assigned and that she «will also be removed from the list.»

Trump reverses the security extension Biden granted to his children

Biden had extended protection for his children for six months before leaving office in January, something that Trump is now reversing.

Only former presidents and their spouses are entitled to lifetime Secret Service protection, while security for other relatives ends when they leave power.

«Well, we’ve done that with many. I would say if there are 18 with Hunter Biden, that will be something I’ll look at this afternoon,» Trump stated.

Former President Biden has not commented on Trump’s decision.

Hunter Biden, convicted last year of tax crimes and possession of firearms, has been a constant target of attacks by the president and his supporters.

Trump criticized that Hunter Biden’s protection has been paid for with taxpayer funds for an extended period.

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Before concluding his term, Biden pardoned his son, despite having assured that he would not interfere in his legal troubles.

The issue has elicited mixed reactions, with Trump’s supporters backing the decision, while Biden’s allies consider it jeopardizes the safety of his children.

Security experts point out that removing the protection could expose Hunter and Ashley Biden to threats, especially in a polarized political climate.

The measure also revives the debate over the use of the Secret Service and the criteria for extending or withdrawing protection to public figures in the United States.

This story was translated into English by an AP editor with the help of a generative artificial intelligence tool.

SOURCE: EFE / AP

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