UPDATE ON SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 2026
Gregory Bovino defends Border Patrol-issued coat after Gavin Newsom comment
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Chief border patrol agent ‘with $10,000 bounty on his head’ reinforces an image of militarized policing
On Tuesday, Gregory Bovino stood before reporters in Minneapolis, celebrating the scale of arrests carried out under his watch.
“Over
the course of this administration, more than 10,000 criminal illegal
aliens have been apprehended here in Minneapolis over the past year,”
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the border patrol commander said.
“And in just the last six weeks, the
last six weeks alone, during this most current surge, 3,000 arrests of
some of the most dangerous offenders operating in Minneapolis have
occurred.”
- The following day, protesters pelted Mr Bovino with food as he moved through the city, an illustration of the fury his presence has provoked.
Minnesota is the latest flashpoint in Donald Trump’s national illegal migrant crackdown.
ICE and border patrol agents are regularly filmed hauling people from their vehicles, grabbing suspects at shopping malls and in car parks, and carrying out sudden raids.
ICE and border patrol agents are regularly filmed hauling people from their vehicles, grabbing suspects at shopping malls and in car parks, and carrying out sudden raids.
Border Patrol chief blames Democrats and journalists for Minneapolis chaos – but dodges questions on fatal shooting
‘When someone chooses to listen to a politician, a so-called journalist... that spouts that type of vilification towards law enforcement or anything else… there are consequences,’ Greg Bovino says
Key Career Background and Highlights
- Early Career: Joined the Border Patrol in 1996 (Class 325) after being inspired by the film The Border.
- Progression: Promoted to Senior Patrol Agent (1999), Supervisory Agent (2002), and later served in roles such as Patrol Agent in Charge in Blythe and Imperial Beach, CA.
- Leadership Roles: Served as Chief Patrol Agent of the New Orleans Sector (2018) and the El Centro Sector (2020–2023).
- Tactical Expertise: Assisted in developing the agency’s Marksman Observer training program.
- 2025 Operations: Appointed to lead major, often criticized, immigration enforcement operations in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago under a "commander-at-large" role.
Controversies and Recognition
- Relieved of Command: Briefly removed as El Centro sector chief in 2023 following criticisms regarding border conditions and his social media presence.
- Enforcement Style: Known for "heavy-handed" tactics and high-visibility, sometimes cinematic, enforcement operations, drawing both criticism from local officials and support for his enforcement approach.
- Education: Holds a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources Management and a Master’s in Public Administration.
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