DONALD Trump has sensationally ended Hunter Biden’s Secret Service protection “effective immediately”.

The President said it was “ridiculous” Joe Biden’s son still had 18 agents protecting him – all of whom are paid for by the taxpayer.

Trump said on Truth Social: “Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United States Taxpayer.” 

“Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection.”

He added that Joe Biden’s daughter, Ashley, who has 13 agents for protection, will also “taken off the list”.

Trump’s announcement came just hours after a reporter asked him about Hunter’s Secret Service detail.

The President said he would look into it, as he had not been aware of the situation.

All former presidents and their spouses receive Secret Service protection for their whole lives under federal law – but the protection offered to their immediate families over the age of 16 ends when they leave office.

Both Trump and Biden extended the details for their children for six months before leaving office.

The President slammed Hunter for being on holiday in South Africa whilst using taxpayer money for his protection.

He said: “There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous!

“He is currently vacationing in, of all places, South Africa, where the Human Rights of people has been strenuously questioned.

“Because of this, South Africa has been taken off our list of Countries receiving Economic and Financial Assistance.

He added that effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer be entitled to Secret Service protection.

Trump continued: “Likewise, Ashley Biden who has 13 agents will be taken off the list.”