Trump border patrol chief Greg Bovino to retire Greg Bovino, the former leader of U.S. Border Patrol under President Donald Trump, has announced his retirement, set to take effect at the end of March. Bovino, who became a prominent figure in Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy, revealed his decision to Breitbart News, though he has not yet completed the formal paperwork required for his exit. His departure marks the end of a nearly three-decade career in immigration enforcement. Bovino oversaw operations in major Democratic-led cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis, where federal agents faced intense scrutiny after shooting and killing two U.S. citizens during confrontations. His role in Minnesota came under particular pressure following the January 2021 fatalities of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, which sparked bipartisan condemnation and widespread protests. The Trump administration swiftly removed Bovino from his position as commander-at-large in Minnesota after the incidents, replacing him with Tom Homan. Bovino’s tenure was also marked by controversy. In January 2021, he faced criticism for using offensive language toward Jewish officials during a call. According to CBS, he made disparaging remarks after being informed that Minnesota prosecutor Daniel Rosen, an Orthodox Jew, could not attend a meeting due to observing the Sabbath. The incident added to the scrutiny surrounding his leadership. Bovino’s career with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began in 1996, when he joined the agency as a border patrol agent. He was stationed primarily near the California-Mexico border before being appointed to lead Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota under the Trump administration.#trump #minnesota #dhs #greg_bovino #us_border_patrol
