A trespasser attempted to enter former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu residence perched along the cliffs on Friday night, based on information provided by a representative for Harris and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to the property around 10:30 p.m., where security personnel had already stopped the unidentified woman before she reached the residence. Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were not home at the time of the incident.
Response from Security and Law Enforcement
Eduardo Negrón, a spokesperson for Harris, stated that on-site security personnel intercepted the individual before she reached the home. In a statement, Negrón expressed gratitude to the security and law enforcement personnel who responded swiftly to the property. He did not respond to questions regarding the whereabouts of Harris and Emhoff.
Following the interception, Harris’ security detail contacted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which holds jurisdiction over the Malibu area. Lt. Jason Duron, a watch commander at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff’s station, confirmed that deputies arrived at the scene around 10:30 p.m. The woman agreed to leave the property voluntarily and was not arrested. Authorities confirmed that local patrols of the location are being stepped up to ensure safety.
Did You Know? While past vice presidents usually are granted a half-year of Secret Service protection after their terms end, that security detail was prolonged by former President Biden. President Trump revoked the extension in August 2025.
Security Scrutiny and Jurisdictional Shifts
President Trump’s August 2025 revocation of the extended Secret Service coverage prompted local law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles and California to scramble to protect Harris. The Los Angeles Police Department quickly discontinued its involvement due to criticism that shifting manpower hampered its ability to fight crime. Meanwhile, the California Highway Patrol continues to assist Harris’ security detail, though its officers were not on-site during Friday night’s incident, according to CHP Sgt. Christian Stevens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who attempted to enter the property?
The individual was identified by authorities only as an unidentified woman who attempted to enter the property on Friday evening.
Were Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff home during the incident?
No, neither Harris nor her husband were home at the time, according to a statement from a Harris spokesperson.
Was the trespasser arrested?
No, the woman agreed to leave the property voluntarily when sheriff’s deputies responded around 10:30 p.m.
How will local law enforcement agencies manage protection protocols for high-profile figures moving forward?
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