” Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for a long time, all paid for by the American taxpayer,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social. He said Hunter Biden’s security team had up to 18 people and called it “absurd,” according to AFP.

According to President Trump, Mr. Hunter Biden is vacationing in South Africa, a country to which Mr. Trump recently suspended aid.

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Trump announced a similar move for Ashley Biden. “Please note that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection. Likewise, Ashley Biden, who has 13 Secret Service agents protecting her, will be removed from the list,” Trump added.

Federal law grants Secret Service protection to former presidents and their spouses, but only to children under the age of 16. However, the privilege is often extended for a period of time to adult children.

President Trump’s withdrawal of security protection for Biden ‘s two children is seen as the latest clear or public act of retaliation against those he has viewed as enemies since returning to office in January, according to AFP.

The Trump administration has previously revoked the security clearances of former President Biden and dozens of former officials. The White House argued that people are not entitled to security protection and lifetime immunity, according to AFP.