President Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the Biden border czar impeached by House Republicans. This follows Trump’s earlier decision to end taxpayer-funded security for Hunter and Ashley Biden, signaling a major shift in how government resources are allocated for former officials.
Trump Takes Action Against Former Border Chief
President Donald Trump has officially terminated Secret Service protection for former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas through an executive memorandum. The Secret Service confirmed this decision, acknowledging they are working to comply with the president’s directive to immediately end the security detail.
This action comes just one week after Trump revoked Secret Service protection for Biden’s adult children, Hunter and Ashley Biden. The president has been vocal about the excessive resources dedicated to these security details, noting that Hunter Biden’s protection allegedly involved as many as 18 agents at taxpayer expense.
🚨 #BREAKING: President Trump has REVOKED the Secret Service protection of former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
GOOD! That traitor sold out our country to the cartels, so taxpayers should NOT be paying for his security.
Now charge him with treason for aiding and abetting an… pic.twitter.com/Aspo8IrBqb
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 24, 2025
Mayorkas’ Controversial Border Legacy
Mayorkas was impeached by the House of Representatives earlier this year over his handling of the southern border crisis during the Biden administration. The impeachment charged him with willful refusal to enforce immigration laws and breach of public trust, making him the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years.
Under Mayorkas’ leadership, the Department of Homeland Security oversaw record-breaking illegal border crossings that conservatives argue endangered American communities and strained resources nationwide. The former secretary repeatedly claimed the border was “secure” despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, fueling Republican calls for his removal from office.
Taxpayer Relief and Security Protocol Changes
The revocation of these security details represents significant savings for American taxpayers who had been funding extensive protection for former officials and presidential family members. Ashley Biden’s security detail reportedly involved 13 agents, while Hunter Biden’s detail was even larger, raising questions about the appropriate use of limited Secret Service resources.
President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas, who was impeached by the House over his failure to secure the southern border. https://t.co/HwySJqe0Gf pic.twitter.com/xNW97JILGC
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) March 25, 2025
While former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection by law, protection for their family members typically ends when they leave office. Both Trump and Biden had previously extended protection for their adult children by six months after leaving the White House, though Biden made the unprecedented decision to continue Baron Trump’s protection after he turned 16.
The Secret Service has acknowledged the president’s authority in these matters and confirmed they will adjust operations accordingly. These changes align with President Trump’s broader efforts to reduce government spending and reallocate resources to critical areas like border security and protecting American citizens rather than former officials who oversaw controversial policies.
Sources:
Trump Revokes Secret Service Details for Mayorkas, Hunter and Ashley Biden | National Review
Trump Revokes Mayorkas’ Secret Service Detail | Newsmax.com