Overview
- Private security intercepted an unidentified woman who entered the outer grounds of Harris and Doug Emhoff’s Malibu property, and Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded Friday night and took a trespassing report.
- The person left voluntarily and was not arrested or cited, and deputies said they will increase patrols around the Point Dume home as a precaution.
- Officials and Harris’ spokesperson say the couple were not at the residence when the incident occurred and praised the security and law enforcement personnel who responded.
- Coverage and statements differ on whether the on-site guards were private personnel or part of a state detail, underscoring ongoing uncertainty about the mix of private, county and state protection now used for Harris.
- The episode renews scrutiny of Harris’ post‑vice‑presidential security after President Donald Trump revoked an extended Secret Service detail in August 2025 and highlights pressure on local agencies to balance public safety and resource use.