Staff Reports
President Trump recently made a significant move by announcing the withdrawal of Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden. This decision was conveyed through Trump’s Truth Social account, where he noted the burden that the Biden family has placed on American taxpayers for their security detail. As Trump stated, Hunter Biden has enjoyed a prolonged period of taxpayer-funded protection, but effective immediately, that privilege has come to an end. Ashley Biden, who had an impressive contingent of 13 agents, will also find herself without such federal oversight.
The timing of this announcement was not random; it followed an inquisitive exchange with the media concerning Hunter Biden’s protection while vacationing in South Africa. Trump’s response to the reporter was steeped in foreboding as he hinted at looking into the absurdity of 18 Secret Service agents guarding someone with Hunter’s reputation. This raises questions about the priorities of the federal government, particularly when taxpayer money is being used to provide lavish security for the offspring of a beleaguered president, while essential services are often underfunded.
According to federal law, Secret Service protection is meant for specific high-profile individuals—chief among them being the President, Vice President, and their immediate families. After leaving office, former presidents and their spouses also retain protection, with certain conditions. However, this law specifically implies that Hunter and Ashley Biden do not warrant such premium protection, especially considering their controversial track records that have made them the subject of public scrutiny and skepticism. As of January 20, the Biden children should have automatically lost these benefits, which would mean a freeing up of valuable resources that could be better allocated elsewhere.
Trump Pulls Secret Service Detail From Hunter Bidenhttps://t.co/QaTXVAqJGh
— RedState (@RedState) March 17, 2025
While the Biden family enjoys luxury vacations, such as Hunter’s recent stay in a lavish villa in Cape Town—costing $500 a night—there’s an argument to be made about the optics of their lifestyle versus their public persona of hardship and struggle. Hunter has painted himself as a victim, pleading financial woes in court, only to escape to South Africa for a little R&R contrasted with his legal troubles at home. It seems the notion of hardship doesn’t quite extend to lavish vacations when the taxpayer is footing the bill for personal security as well.
In a time when the average American is tightening their belts amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, the removal of Secret Service protection for the Biden children might just be a sliver of justice. It signals a shift back toward accountability and rational allocation of tax dollars. With the attention now turned upon the Bidens, it remains to be seen how they will manage their affairs without the shield of federal agents around them, especially when the repercussions of their past decisions loom large.
