US President Donald Trump has revoked the secret service protection for former US President Joe Biden’s children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden. Trump noted that Hunter Biden had secret service protection for an extended period, which he said was paid by the American taxpayer.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump mentioned that Hunter Biden is currently vacationing in South Africa, where according to him, the human rights of people have been “strenuously questioned.”
“Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United States Taxpayer. There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous! He is currently vacationing in, of all places, South Africa, where the Human Rights of people has been strenuously questioned. Because of this, South Africa has been taken off our list of Countries receiving Economic and Financial Assistance. Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection.
Likewise, Ashley Biden who has 13 agents will be taken off the list,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Earlier in December, then-US President Joe Biden signed a pardon for his son, Robert Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and
tax violations. The pardon ensures that Hunter Biden will not face sentencing for these offences and removes the possibility of prison time.
In a statement, Biden addressed the charges against his son, arguing that individuals in similar situations–such as those with tax payment issues due to addiction–typically receive non-criminal resolutions. He contended that Hunter’s case was treated differently, leading to felony charges despite the absence of aggravating factors.
