Trump ends Secret Service protection for Biden's sons

US president Donald Trump on Monday ended the Secret Service protection to his predecessor Joe Biden's children Hunter and Ashley “immediately.” The privilege was granted by the Democrat shortly before leaving office in January. Trump alleged that 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden's security while on a vacation in South Africa this week, calling it “ridiculous”, and 13 agents were in charge of Ashley Biden's protection, both of which “will be taken off the list.” Trump said it was the first time he heard about the matter. “Well, we have done that with many. I would say if there are 18 with Hunter Biden, that will be something I’ll look at this afternoon. I’m going to take a look at that,” he said.
A Secret Service spokesperson told AFP that the force was aware of Trump's decision. “We are aware of the President's decision to terminate protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden. The Secret Service will comply and is actively working with the protective details and the White House to ensure compliance as soon as possible.” Under US federal law former president's and their spouses receive life-long Secret Service protection. Protection granted to their immediate family members ends when they end their presidential term. Both Trump and Biden had extended the protection to their adult children for six months before leaving the White House.