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Posted on 05/05/2025 10:07:30 AM PDT by DFG
Kamala Harris and her husband were protected by a phalanx of two dozen Secret Service agents and cops as they dined at one of New York's priciest bars.
The former vice president was spotted at The Polo Bar in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday night, ahead of a rumored appearance at the Met Gala tonight.
Republican NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Silwa said it was 'an outrage' the incumbent Eric Adams gave Harris a police escort.
'Secret Service is fine; NYPD, no. NYPD needs to protect the people, we don't have enough of them,' he told DailyMail.com.
'She's going to a bar to enjoy herself, and she's got an army of security paid for by us, not her.
Harris emerged from the renowned celebrity hotspot with her husband Doug Emhoff about 9.30pm and stepped straight into a waiting bulletproof car outside.
The couple were happy to mingle with other diners, many of whom booked their tables a month in advance, and took photos with some of them.
Several Secret Service agents accompanied them as they dined for about two hours, with many more waiting outside to secure the entrance.
All up, there were at least 25 Secret Service bodyguards plus NYPD officers, and a motorcade of four bulletproof cars and three additional SUVs.
Harris, as a former VP, and her family are entitled to substantial federally funded protection, and were also given a police escort courtesy of NYC taxpayers.
Silwa said the Secret Service was doing its job, but the heavy police presence was over the top, and should have come out of the wealthy couple's pockets.
'We should get a rebate from her so we can actually use these cops to protect citizens on the subways and streets,' he said.
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Kamala at a bar again? Isn’t she drunk enough?
Agents are probably there to keep her from falling down in a heap. Terrific use of taxpayer $$$$.
Does she usually go to dive bars? Or just flask it when no one is looking. Did you see the elephants?
Funny this had to show up in the UK, You’d think the Washington Post or NY Times would be all over it < /sarcasm>
25 Secret Service bodyguards ????
I didn’t understand that either. Who needs that much security?
Maybe the NYT would at least spell ‘Sliwa’ correctly.
IIRC, ex-VPs only get a secret service detail for 6 months after leaving office.
Polo Bar Menu-—A Ralph Lauren Restaurant-—dinner $150 per person
Starters
Oysters* Choice of Kumamoto or Montauk Pearls
1/2 Dozen $24.00
Shrimp Cocktail
with Bombay Cocktail Sauce
$25.00
Crudités
Fresh Vegetables with Homemade Ranch
$17.00
Pigs In a Blanket
with Spicy Mustard
$14.00
The Polo Bar Crab Cake
Thinly Crusted & Served with Mustard Bell Pepper Sauce
$22.00
Tuna Tartare*
Avocado, Mustard Greens & Crispy Shallots with Soy Ginger Dressing
$22.00
Crispy Calamari & Zucchini
Pickled Jalapeño Tartar Sauce & Roasted Tomato Sauce
$20.00
Caviar & Fingerling Potatoes*
1 ounce Golden Osetra with Crème Fraîche
Soups & Salads
Gazpacho
Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onion, Watermelon & Cucumber
$15.00
Watermelon Salad
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Onion, Mint, Jalapeno & Feta with Vinaigrette
$16.00
Kale Salad
Freshly Grated Pecorino & Croutons
$16.00
Chopped Vegetable Salad
Cucumber, Tomatoes, Avocado, Asparagus, Green Beans, Hearts Of Palm, Radishes, Black Olives & Vermont Creamery Feta with Lemon Oregano Dressing
$15.00
The Polo Bar Salad
Greens, Avocado, Tomatoes, Cucumber & Shaved Radishes with Mustard Vinaigrette
$18.00
BLT Salad
Iceberg, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Berkshire Bacon & Oregon Blue Cheese with Herb Yogurt Dressing
$18.00
Grilled Lobster Salad
Arugula, Green Beans, Avocado, Fennel & Citrus Vinaigrette
$32.00
Summer House Salad
Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onion, Spicy Arugula & Rogue River Blue Cheese with Sherry Vinaigrette
$18.00
Classics
Ralph’s Corned Beef Sandwich
Melted Swiss & Horseradish Coleslaw on Marble Rye
$24.00
Veal Milanese
Arugula, Fennel & Cherry Tomatoes
$42.00
Roasted Chicken
Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Au Jus & Roasted Garlic
$32.00
Chicken Paillard
Arugula, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fennel, Asparagus & Shaved Parmesan with Lemon Vinaigrette
$28.00
Loch Duart Wild Salmon
Romanesco, Sugar Snap Peas & Green Beans with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce
$34.00
Dover Sole
Pan-Seared with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce
$62.00
Golden Osetra Caviar
$87.00
Grilled Branzino
Heirloom Tomatoes, Shallots, Capers & Olives
$38.00
Bucatini, Garlic Pomodoro & Grilled Vegetables
Zucchini, Peppers, Pesto, Basil & Fresh Ricotta
$22.00
Grilled Fish of the Day
Choice of Romesco, Spicy Parsley-Garlic Sauce, Herb Vinaigrette or Roasted Tomato Sauce
$34.00
Steaks & Burgers
All of our Steaks are USDA Prime Angus. Choice of Peppercorn Sauce, Spicy Parsley Garlic Sauce or Horseradish Cream Sauce
The Polo Bar Burger
Tomatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Pickles, Cheddar & Crispy Bacon with Hand-Cut Fries
$28.00
Prime Filet Mignon
Onion Rings
10 ounces $51.00
Bone-In Rib Eye
Hand-Cut Fries
22 ounces $66.00
Sides
Hand-Cut Fries
2 reviews 4 photos
$11.00
Sautéed Garlic Spinach
$11.00
Sauteed Green Beans with Shallots
$11.00
Green Asparagus with Lemon Zest
$14.00
Roasted Hen-of-The-Woods Mushrooms
$16.00
So the candidate that blew through $1.5 Billion in her failed 100 day campaign, causing the DNC to go $20,000,000.00 in debt, is not happy with Trump’s performance.
Got it.
She only drinks when she is stupid.
This isn't really security at all, it's a retinue, a status symbol. Let the heavy Dem donors pick up the check. They've already proven that they're suckers.
Good golly, NYPD gave protections to Meghan Frickin’ Markle. Neither bozo should have had it.
Polo Bar
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Yes, that’s correct. Former Vice Presidents are generally granted Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office, but this period can be extended by the Department of Homeland Security if deemed necessary.
In more detail:
Initial Protection:
The Secret Service typically provides protection to the Vice President while in office and for a period of six months after leaving office.
Extension:
The Secretary of Homeland Security has the authority to extend this protection beyond the initial six months if they determine that information or conditions warrant it.
Temporary Protection:
The Secretary of Homeland Security can also direct temporary Secret Service protection for former Vice Presidents, their spouses, and children (under 16) at any time after the initial six months, if deemed necessary.
Declining Protection:
The protection authorized for former Vice Presidents and their families can be declined by the individuals.
Difference from Presidents:
While former Presidents receive Secret Service protection for life, former Vice Presidents’ protection is not as extensive.
They play it as they are afraid of Trumps supporters when in reality it is their own ilk that are the dangerous ones.
Since when do former VPs get SS protection?
AI supplemental analysis:
“Alcoholics should avoid going to bars.”
Lol.
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Yes. Which one has survived two (that we know of) assassination attempts?
Nobody’s interested in harming a nobody like Harris.
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