A trespasser attempted to enter former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu home on September 11, 2026, but was stopped by security and left voluntarily without arrest, according to multiple outlets. Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were not present at the time.
The incident unfolded late Friday evening when a woman attempted to access the cliffside property in Malibu’s Point Dume neighborhood. Harris’ security personnel intervened, contacting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which dispatched deputies around 10:30 p.m. Lt. Jason Duron, a watch commander at the Malibu/Lost Hills station, confirmed the woman agreed to leave without being arrested. We are stepping up patrols of the property to be safe,
Duron said, per the Los Angeles Times.
Harris’ security arrangements have been in flux since former President Donald Trump revoked her Secret Service protection in August 2025, despite President Joe Biden’s extension of coverage through July 2026. This left local agencies to fill the gap, though the Los Angeles Police Department discontinued its involvement in September 2025 amid criticism over resource allocation. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) continues to assist, but no CHP officers were on-site during the incident, according to USA Today.
Trespasser stopped on former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu
The trespasser’s actions occurred amid heightened scrutiny of Harris’ post-presidential security. Eduardo Negrón, her spokesperson, stated that Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff were not present. They are grateful to the security and law enforcement personnel who responded swiftly,
as reported by TMZ. The incident also highlights the ongoing debate over the scope of protection for former officials, particularly after Trump’s decision to end Biden’s extension.
Historically, former vice presidents receive six months of Secret Service protection, but Biden’s extension for Harris was a rare exception. Trump’s revocation in 2025 forced a scramble for alternatives, with the CHP and local agencies stepping in. However, the lack of federal resources has raised concerns about gaps in security, especially as Harris remains a prominent political figure. The Sacramento Bee noted that the CHP has declined to disclose costs for Harris’ security detail, citing sensitive security information.
Following the incident, Harris’ team has emphasized heightened vigilance. Negrón’s statement reiterated gratitude for the “swift” response, but the lack of a formal arrest has sparked questions about the effectiveness of current measures. With Harris’ potential 2028 presidential bid already gaining traction—she led Democratic primary voters in a late-August poll—security remains a critical concern. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has indicated it will maintain increased patrols, but the long-term solution to her protection needs remains unresolved.
The incident underscores the delicate balance between personal safety and political reality for former officials. As Harris navigates her post-vice presidency, the interplay between federal and local agencies will likely continue to shape her security framework. For now, the focus remains on preventing future breaches while addressing the broader implications of changing protection policies.
Kamala Harris & Doug Emhoff's Los Angeles Home Targeted
Harris and Emhoff purchased the 4,000-square-foot Malibu home in December 2025 for $8.15 million, according to The Independent. The property is in the secluded Point Dume neighborhood. In a post to X on Sept. 11, Harris said she and Emhoff were commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a visit to Pepperdine University’s “Waves of Flags” installation. The school’s main campus is in Malibu.
A new poll from Focaldata/Financial Times, released over Labor Day weekend, showed Harris leading Democratic contenders for a potential presidential run in 2028. Harris held a very comfortable lead with 29% support from likely Democratic primary voters in the poll conducted from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2.
Security personnel stopped the woman before she reached the home, the Los Angeles Times reported. The incident unfolded at Harris’ home on the Point Dume cliffs in Malibu while she and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were not present, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday, citing spokespersons for Harris and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Celebrity news website TMZ, which first reported the incident, said it happened around 10:30 p.m. The woman was not arrested, according to TMZ and the Los Angeles Times.
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,” Harris spokesperson Eduardo Negrón said in a statement, the Los Angeles Times reported. “They are grateful to the security and law enforcement personnel who responded swiftly.
Woman enters Harris' Malibu property, leaves without arrest
Harris, who served as vice president under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025, previously served as a U.S. senator from California and as the state’s attorney general. After defeating Harris in the 2024 presidential election, President Donald Trump revoked Harris’ Secret Service protection in August 2025. Secret Service protection typically continued for six months after vice presidents left office, but Biden had extended Harris’ protection for an additional year, through July 2026, before Trump’s revocation, the Los Angeles Times and other news outlets reported at the time.
Shortly after Harris’ Secret Service protection ended, the Los Angeles Police Department and California Highway Patrol stepped in to provide her with protection, including as she traveled for a book tour beginning in September 2025. The Los Angeles Police Department discontinued its involvement in security details for Harris later that same week. KCRA earlier this year reported that the CHP’s continued security assignments had come at California taxpayers’ expense. KCRA further reported that the CHP and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, in response to California Public Records Act requests, have declined to disclose the cost of that security detail, describing it as sensitive security information.
The incident occurred on Sept. 11, 2026, with the trespasser entering the Malibu property at 8:14 p.m. Harris’ on-site security contacted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which has jurisdiction over Malibu. Lt. Jason Duron, a watch commander at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff’s station, said his department was contacted by Harris’ security detail when a woman attempted to enter the property. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 10:30 p.m., and the woman, who has not been identified, agreed to leave voluntarily. She was not arrested.
Harris’ level of security has previously been scrutinized. Former vice presidents typically receive six months of Secret Service protection after leaving office, but former President Biden extended the coverage. President Trump, who beat Harris in the 2024 election, revoked the extension in August 2025. That led Los Angeles and California law enforcement agencies to scramble to protect Harris. The Los Angeles Police Department quickly discontinued its involvement amid criticism that shifting manpower to protect the former vice president was hampering the agency’s ability to fight crime. The California Highway Patrol continues to assist Harris’ security detail, but its officers were not on-site Friday night, according to CHP Sgt. Christian Stevens.
