(TheIndependentStar.com) – President Donald Trump has pulled the plug on Secret Service protection for Alejandro Mayorkas, the man who oversaw the worst immigration crisis in American history.
The former Department of Homeland Security secretary is the latest Biden-era official to lose taxpayer-funded security.
President Trump’s decisive action signals a commitment to ending wasteful security expenses for ex-officials who no longer warrant such costly protection.
The Secret Service confirmed that Mayorkas’ protective detail has been discontinued following an executive memo from President Trump.
Mayorkas had initially received a six-month extension of his security detail from Joe Biden, which was set to last until mid-July, before President Trump intervened.
A Secret Service spokesperson acknowledged the change but declined to provide specific details about their protective operations.
The agency was recently informed of the termination and is now working to comply with the president’s decision.
The revocation of Mayorkas’ security detail comes on the heels of similar actions taken against other Biden administration figures.
Both Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden recently lost their Secret Service protection, which had been controversially extended beyond the standard period typically granted to a former president’s adult children.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, another controversial Biden-era figure, also saw his Secret Service protection terminated earlier this month.
The former COVID advisor had maintained extensive security at taxpayer expense despite no longer serving in government.
President Trump shared news about the revocation on Truth Social. His decision reflects a broader effort to rein in excessive security costs for former officials.
The president has previously criticized the extended Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden as “ridiculous” and unnecessary.
He questioned why American taxpayers should foot the bill for such expenses when there was no clear justification.
According to established protocols, former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection.
However, their children’s protection typically ends when they leave office unless specifically extended.
Both Biden and President Trump had extended protection for their children for six months after leaving office.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Trump has adjusted security protocols.
During his previous term, he removed protection for Mike Pompeo and John Bolton despite potential threats from Iran.
His decision was based on his willingness to make security decisions based on practical assessments rather than political considerations.
The decision to remove Mayorkas’ security detail comes as President Trump implements his pledge to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington.
He also seeks to prioritize resources where they are genuinely needed rather than maintaining costly security details for former officials who no longer serve the American people.
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