
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent and CBP Operations Commander Gregory Bovino is set to retire at the end of March, concluding a nearly 30-year career with the agency, according to reporting.
Bovino, who has served in multiple leadership roles within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, became widely known for overseeing large-scale immigration enforcement operations during his tenure.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, he led Border Patrol teams in some of the most expansive mass-immigration enforcement efforts carried out by the agency.
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In an interview with Breitbart Texas on Sunday, Bovino confirmed his upcoming retirement and reflected on his time in service.
“The greatest honor of my entire life was to work alongside Border Patrol agents on the border and in the interior of the United States in some of the most challenging conditions the agency has ever faced,” Bovino said.
He continued, “Watching these agents out there giving it their all in some of the most dangerous of environments we have ever faced was humbling.”
During his career, Bovino became a central figure in President Donald Trump’s interior immigration enforcement strategy.
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He directed operations that extended beyond the immediate border region, including deployments of Border Patrol agents into major metropolitan areas.
These operations represented a shift from traditional Border Patrol responsibilities, which have historically focused on securing the border itself rather than conducting enforcement actions deeper within the country.
Bovino’s leadership in these expanded operations drew national attention, particularly as the agency increased its presence in cities far from the southern border.
The strategy involved coordinated enforcement efforts aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals residing unlawfully in the United States.
In January, Bovino was transferred out of Minneapolis following an incident involving a shooting connected to immigration enforcement operations.
The shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents led to heightened scrutiny and public reaction surrounding enforcement activities in the area.
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