Now this is funny.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has abruptly pulled its officers from a taxpayer-funded security detail at Kamala Harris’ multi-million-dollar Brentwood mansion, igniting outrage across California.
The move came after furious backlash over reports that crime-fighting officers were diverted from high-crime neighborhoods to protect the deeply unpopular former vice president, even though she can easily afford private security.
According to multiple sources, a dozen elite LAPD Metro Division officers were stationed outside Harris’ home after President Donald Trump revoked her Secret Service protection last week. The protection had been quietly extended by former President Joe Biden, sparking accusations of political favoritism.
By Saturday evening, the LAPD detail was gone for good, forcing Harris to hire her own private security team ahead of her international book tour.
Police Union Slams Decision: “Outrageous and Dangerous”
The decision to pull officers off the streets infuriated rank-and-file police and community leaders.
“Taking officers away from protecting everyday Angelenos to babysit a failed presidential candidate and wealthy celebrity politician is outrageous,” the Los Angeles Police Protective League declared.
“Harris is a multi-millionaire. She can — and should — pay for her own security, not force taxpayers to foot the bill.”
Residents in high-crime areas like the San Fernando Valley were left vulnerable as resources were shifted to Harris’ home, fueling concerns that ordinary families were put at risk for political theater.
Democrats Cry Foul as Trump Holds Firm
Democrat Mayor Karen Bass ordered the LAPD to assist the California Highway Patrol (CHP) after Trump ended Harris’ taxpayer-funded Secret Service detail.
Bass accused the President of “political retaliation,” while Governor Gavin Newsom’s office claimed that “the safety of public officials should never be left to erratic, vindictive political impulse.”
Conservatives, however, argue Trump’s decision was common sense. Unlike presidents, former vice presidents only receive six months of Secret Service protection. Harris had already exceeded that limit, thanks to Biden’s behind-the-scenes extension.
“Why should taxpayers fund lavish protection for someone who failed as vice president, failed as a presidential candidate, and now spends her time writing books and cashing checks?” asked one prominent conservative commentator.
Harris Planning International Book Tour Amid Scandal
The uproar comes as Harris prepares to embark on a 15-stop global tour promoting her new memoir, 107 Days, which recounts her short-lived and disastrous 2024 presidential campaign.
Critics say the timing exposes her detachment from real-world problems, as families struggle with crime, inflation, and border chaos, while Harris focuses on selling books and hiring private bodyguards.
Bottom Line
This explosive controversy highlights the growing divide between elites and everyday Americans.
- Trump acted to protect taxpayers and enforce long-standing rules.
- Harris, a wealthy political insider, expected special treatment at public expense.
- The LAPD’s retreat marks a major humiliation for the former vice president, sending a clear message: America’s police should protect the people — not pamper the powerful.
