Posted on 01/26/2026 1:19:23 PM PST by Miami Rebel
CNN reported Monday that controversial Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis, where he has been overseeing operations and vehemently defending officers following the shooting death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.
Anderson Cooper broke the news Monday afternoon, saying, “Sources tell CNN that top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis tomorrow,” before tossing to reporter Priscilla Alvarez.
“This really is a major shift in strategy here by the Trump administration,” Alvarez began. “Recall, Gregory Bovino has been a key player in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and became, in many ways, the public face of that crackdown across cities in the country. Most recently, of course, in Minneapolis.”
“We are now being told by sources that he is going to be departing Minneapolis with some of his Border Patrol agents tomorrow and going back to their respective sectors,” Alvarez said. “Now, we’re also told that part of this has been influenced by the frustrations within the administration over the handling and the public response of Saturday’s shooting.”
Earlier Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hinted at Bovino’s reassignment, saying, “Mr. Bovino is a wonderful man and he’s a great professional. He is very much going to lead Customs and Border Patrol throughout and across the country. Mr. [Tom] Homan will be the main point of contact on the ground in Minneapolis.”
In addition to giving press conferences where he described his border patrol agents as the true “victims” in the incident with Pretti, Bovino spent the weekend sparring with lawmakers and journalists on social media.
After CNN’s Jake Tapper insinuated he was a liar, Bovino asked for proof, writing, “Then identify the lie, Jake. No one can seem to find this mysterious ‘lie’.”
Tapper was happy to oblige, posting reams of court documents where a judge wrote, ““Bovino admitted in his deposition that he lied multiple times.”
“Let me know if I can help with anything else,” Tapper wrote.
A cowardly move by Trump. No backbone at all.
If TT gets serious and backs down from his stupid “sanctuary” policies, it will be a huge win. TT already called Trump begging him.
Sick of weaker kneed wimps
There is no compromising. Ice is still there, and he brought in the enforcer.
Well yes all of this is temporary as everything Trump has done is without Congress passing very little of what he has done. It will all go away on 2028... The hard work would have been Trump getting Congress to approve it...writing up EO’s is easy.
+1
You have never cracked open a Bible have you? Let alone understand it!
When the coach takes out the pitcher and puts in a relief pitcher is that a sign of giving up or using best to finish game?
I haven’t seen ICE in the Somali ‘hoods.....
I won’t disagree that using EOs is a problem. Legislation is needed. Constitutional amendments even better.
“The move to send Homan to Minnesota was met with some relief by Republican lawmakers...”
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When are Republican lawmakers NOT looking for relief? They are weak.
Tampon Timmy is not calling the shots, parties over him are...
Bone toss?
With Holman going there, they may not need both of them.
I’m trying to think positively on this. I just pray that the objective is still to get all of those illegals deported and continue investigating and ending the massive fraud the Somalis and other Democrats have been engaging in for years.
Exactly. This is orchestrated from DNC Headquarters.
Just as Katrina was orchestrated by them to hurt Bush.
Prove me wrong Mr. President.
I think it is too late for that I fear....EO’s are quick and dirty and easy temporary wins but from accounts Trump has little contact with Congress... I would be impressed if he went to Congress and worked on getting his agenda into Law but I doubt it would ever happen.
The state of MN is in open rebellion to lawful Federal authority. Send in the army, put down the insurrectionists.
I think it is bigger than the DNC, big billionaires are behind this.
That was pretty judgemental of you. Guessing you dont do missions much.
Bovino has been outed by the baddies, is a target when he’s out with his men, and his family is probably being threatened. Rotation out is called for.
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