Greg Bovino to Retire from US Border Patrol
Greg Bovino, the high-profile leader of US Border Patrol under President Donald Trump, has announced he plans to retire at the end of March, though he has not yet submitted formal retirement paperwork.
Bovino, who has served in the agency since 1996, led operations in major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis. His tenure drew national attention following fatal confrontations with two US citizens in Minnesota, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, which sparked bipartisan criticism and widespread protests.
Career Highlights and Controversies
Bovino spent much of his early career stationed along the California-Mexico border before joining the Trump administration to oversee Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.
After the Minnesota shootings, he was removed from his commander-at-large role and returned to California. He was replaced by former border tsar Tom Homan.
Bovino also faced scrutiny in January for making offensive remarks to Jewish federal officials during a call, according to reports from CBS News.
Reflections on His Career
Speaking to Breitbart News, Bovino described working with Border Patrol agents as “the greatest honour of my life.” He praised agents for operating in some of the most dangerous conditions the agency has faced and called their dedication “humbling.”
If he retires as planned, Bovino will conclude nearly three decades in immigration enforcement, one year shy of the mandatory retirement age of 57 for US Customs and Border Protection officials.
Public Opinion on Immigration Enforcement
The Trump administration’s push for mass deportations has divided public opinion. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 61% of Americans support deporting undocumented immigrants, but 58% disapprove of how President Trump has handled enforcement.
