Trespasser stopped at Kamala Harris' Malibu property by private security
Quick Look
- A trespasser was stopped by private security at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu beach house on Friday night before reaching the house; Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff were not present.
- The individual was later warned to leave by deputies and departed voluntarily.
- No arrest was made.
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Why It Matters
Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff purchased the Malibu beach house for $8.15 million in December, which fueled speculation about her political plans, including a potential 2028 presidential run. Federal protection for Harris was extended by President Biden beyond the standard six-month period for former vice presidents but was ended by President Trump in 2025. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Highway Patrol would take over security responsibilities for Harris.
File photo: Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff
A trespasser was stopped at former US Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu property Friday night after private security spotted the individual entering the premises, authorities and Harris’ spokesperson said. Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were not at the property at the time, spokesperson Eduardo Negrón said to news agency NewsNation. He added that security personnel present stopped the individual before they could get to the actual house. Negrón also mentioned that Harris and her husband were grateful to the security and law enforcement personnel who responded swiftly. News agency TMZ also spoke with a spokesperson from the Los Angeles county sheriff’s department who confirmed that the Malibu Lost Hills deputies were called to the property around 10.30 pm following a report of a suspicious person. The individual had already been stopped by private security and was outside the property when deputies arrived. The Times had initially reported that deputies were contacted by security after “a woman made it to Harris’ front door” but Negrón told NewsNation that she did not make it that far and was intercepted. Deputies warned the trespasser to leave, and the person left voluntarily without incident, the department said. No arrest was made. Authorities said patrols around the property were being increased as a precaution. Harris and Emhoff bought the Malibu beach house for $8.15 million in December. The purchase had fuelled speculation about Harris’ political plans, including whether she could seek another presidential run in 2028. The incident has also drawn renewed attention to Harris’ security arrangements. Former President Joe Biden had extended Harris’ federal protection beyond the standard six-month period for former vice presidents, but President Donald Trump ended that protection in 2025. California governor Gavin Newsom said the California Highway Patrol would take over security responsibilities for Harris. The cost of the state-funded security detail has not been disclosed.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The California Highway Patrol will assume responsibility for Kamala Harris' security detail.
Very likely · Within weeks
Patrols around Harris' Malibu property will remain increased in the short term as a precaution.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What motivated the trespasser to approach the property?
- Will the increased patrols around Harris' property be made permanent?
- Has the trespasser been identified or investigated further?
- What are the specific security arrangements being implemented by the California Highway Patrol for Harris?
