Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff faced a security scare after a trespasser entered their Malibu property while the couple was away.
Private security personnel stopped the individual before they reached the residence, according to Harris’ spokesperson. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies later responded to the property.
A trespasser entered Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff’s Malibu property while the couple was away
The incident unfolded at around 10:30 p.m. on September 11. Harris and Emhoff’s private security detail reported a suspicious person at the property to the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station.
Deputies arrived and spoke with the security team. Authorities said the individual was outside the property by the time officers reached the scene.
“The individual who was outside of the property upon our arrival was warned and advised by deputies to leave the premises and left voluntarily without incident,” a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson said.
Harris spokesperson Eduardo Negrón provided additional details about the security incident.
“Last night, security personnel stopped an individual who illegally entered Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff’s property before the individual reached the home,” Negrón said.
He confirmed that neither Harris nor Emhoff was at the Malibu property during the incident.
“Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff were not present. They are grateful to the security and law enforcement personnel who responded swiftly,” he added.
Authorities filed a trespassing report following the encounter. The sheriff’s department also said it would increase patrols in the area as a precaution.
The incident came after changes to Harris’ federal protection.
Federal law provides former vice presidents and certain immediate family members Secret Service protection for up to six months after they leave office. Former President Joe Biden had extended Harris’ protection for an additional 18 months before leaving office.
President Donald Trump later ended that extension. In an August 28 letter, Trump directed officials to discontinue security measures beyond those required by law, effective September 1, 2025, according to CNN.
Harris subsequently relied on private security, including the detail that responded during the Malibu trespassing incident.
