President Trump has taken a decisive step to address what many Americans have long seen as an abuse of taxpayer-funded resources. On Monday, March 17, 2025, Trump announced via Truth Social that he was stripping Secret Service protection from Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, effective immediately. This move comes after years of public scrutiny over the extensive and costly security details provided to the Biden family, particularly Hunter Biden, who has been embroiled in numerous controversies.
Trump’s statement was clear and direct: “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.”
This decision has sparked outrage among liberal media outlets, which have consistently downplayed or ignored the ethical and financial implications of providing such extensive protection to individuals who are not elected officials or senior government representatives. The New York Post recently reported that Hunter Biden had planned a trip to South Africa to avoid a deposition related to a lawsuit involving his infamous laptop. According to the Post, “Hunter had been scheduled to be deposed on March 10 by Ziegler – whom he claimed illegally hacked his infamous laptop and shared its embarrassing contents on his conservative non-profit site Marco Polo.” The report further noted that Hunter Biden had unexpectedly asked for the case to be dismissed just days before the deposition, leading to speculation that he was attempting to evade legal scrutiny.
Adding fuel to the fire, investigative journalist Laura Loomer revealed that Hunter Biden was enjoying a lavish vacation in Cape Town, South Africa, accompanied by his wife, Melissa Cohen, and their toddler son, Beau. Loomer confirmed that the U.S. Secret Service was providing taxpayer-funded protection for Hunter and his family during their stay.
She stated on X, “I can confirm via my on the ground investigation that the US Secret Service is working with the US Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa to provide US taxpayer funded protection for Hunter Biden and his wife during their entire time in South Africa, and his Secret Service detail includes 12 agents per day.” Loomer also shared photos of Hunter and his family surrounded by Secret Service agents while shopping in South Africa, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. “4 agents work to protect Hunter and his wife every 8 hours in 3 shifts, for a total of 12 Secret Service agents every day, ON US TAXPAYER DIME!” she added.
🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨 In an international investigation with my contacts on the ground in Cape Town, South Africa, I have captured exclusive photos of @HunterBiden this morning with his Secret Service detail— PROVING that he fled the country right after he was served a deposition notice… pic.twitter.com/PM8cYIMeFI
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) March 14, 2025
🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨
I have captured more photos today of @HunterBiden’s wife Melissa Cohen with her US @SecretService protection detail on the ground in Cape Town, South Africa where she is currently vacationing with her husband HUNTER BIDEN.
This comes just 9 days after Hunter… pic.twitter.com/YwcmPIEoNB
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) March 14, 2025
President Trump’s decision to revoke this protection is a bold move that underscores his commitment to fiscal responsibility and accountability. For too long, the Biden family has enjoyed privileges funded by hardworking American taxpayers, all while evading the consequences of their actions. The liberal media, however, has largely turned a blind eye to these abuses, choosing instead to focus on narratives that shield the Bidens from criticism. This latest development is a stark reminder of the double standards that exist in today’s media landscape, where conservative figures are relentlessly scrutinized, while liberal elites are given a free pass.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
