Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Malibu residence of former Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday night after an unidentified woman entered the property uninvited on two separate occasions. According to reports from multiple outlets, including the Los Angeles Times and the California Post, security personnel intercepted the woman before she reached the main home, which Harris and former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff purchased in January. Neither Harris nor Emhoff were present at the residence during the incident.
The incident began when the woman, who arrived via rideshare service, attempted to contact security at the $8 million property. After being instructed to leave, she returned to the site a second time, prompting Harris' private security detail to contact law enforcement after 10 p.m. Lt. Jason Duron, a watch commander at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff’s station, stated that deputies were 'stepping up patrols of the property to be safe.' FOX 11 reported that the woman was not arrested following the response.
What the Left Is Saying
Eduardo Negrón, a spokesman for Harris, emphasized the effectiveness of the protective measures in place. In a statement to the Los Angeles Times, Negrón noted that security personnel 'stopped an individual who illegally entered Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman [Doug] Emhoff’s property before the individual reached the home.' He expressed gratitude to the security and law enforcement personnel who responded swiftly to the situation. The focus of the statement remained on the successful intervention that prevented any contact between the intruder and the former vice president's family.
What the Right Is Saying
Conservative commentators and outlets highlighted the context of Harris' current security status, noting that President Donald Trump ended her Secret Service detail a year ago. This decision followed an extension by former President Joe Biden, who had granted Harris a year of protection beyond the traditional six-month period for former vice presidents. Reports point to this reduction in federal protection as a backdrop to the reliance on private security and local law enforcement for the Malibu property, drawing attention to the differences in security protocols for current versus former high-ranking officials.
What the Numbers Show
The property in question was purchased by Harris and Emhoff in January of this year for approximately $8 million. The incident occurred after 10 p.m. on Friday. Lt. Jason Duron confirmed increased patrol frequency but did not specify the exact number of additional shifts. Historical context provided in reports includes the 2022 break-in at former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home, where an intruder attacked her husband with a hammer; the suspect was later sentenced to life in prison without parole. This case remains a reference point for discussions on residential security for public figures.
The Bottom Line
The incident underscores the ongoing debate regarding security provisions for former high-ranking government officials once their Secret Service details expire. With Harris now relying on private security and local law enforcement for her Malibu residence, the swift response by sheriff's deputies has temporarily addressed the immediate concern. Future security protocols for the property may be adjusted based on the outcome of this incident and the frequency of such unauthorized entries, though no further legal action against the woman has been reported at this time.