Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Bovino Removed Amid Minneapolis Shootings
Gregory Bovino, who was the Border Patrol Commander-at-Large, has been removed from his position.
This happened after two people, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Bovino and other Border Patrol agents are being moved out of Minneapolis.
Senator John Fetterman has called on President Trump to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, but the White House supports her.
President Trump has also backed Noem but ordered a reshuffle in the leadership running the deportation effort in Minnesota.
The exact reason for Bovino's removal is not clear, but it seems connected to these events.
There is a lot of controversy and public outcry about the federal operations in Minneapolis.
Gregory Bovino has been removed from his position as Border Patrol Commander-at-Large following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Senator John Fetterman urged President Trump to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, citing the deaths and Noem's handling of the situation.
The White House and President Trump have expressed support for Kristi Noem, but Trump ordered a reshuffle in Minnesota's immigration enforcement leadership.
Tom Homan, a rival of Noem within the administration, has been appointed to oversee the situation in Minneapolis.
Public opinion polls show increasing discomfort with the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, even among Trump supporters.
- Who
- Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol Commander-at-Large; Senator John Fetterman; Kristi Noem, DHS Secretary; Tom Homan, Border Czar
- What
- Removal of Bovino, calls for Noem's firing, reshuffling of Minnesota immigration enforcement leadership
- When
- After the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti; recent events
- Where
- Minneapolis, Minnesota; White House
- Why
- Unspecified, but connected to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti; public outcry and political pressure
- Name
- Gregory Bovino
- Position
- Border Patrol Commander-at-Large
- Source of Information
- The Atlantic, MAGA reporter Nick Sortor, Bloomberg, Politico
- Reason for Removal
- Unspecified, but follows deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
- Location of Transfer
- Minneapolis
- Future Role
- Expected to return to former job in California and retire soon
- Governor's Action
- Had a conciliatory phone call with President Trump about immigration enforcement
- Senator's Call
- John Fetterman urged Trump to fire Kristi Noem
- White House Stance
- Supports Kristi Noem
- Trump's Stance
- Backs Kristi Noem, orders shakeup in Minnesota leadership
Sources
Did Gregory Bovino Get Fired as Commander-at-Large of the US Border Patrol? What We Know
Bovino removed from his role as US Border Patrol commander at large, The Atlantic reports
Gregory Bovino Removed From Top US Border Patrol Post Days After Minneapolis Killing: Report
Will Kristi Noem be Fired Alongside Greg Bovino? Here's What We Know
In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota governor talk after fatal shooting
Gregory Bovino, the ‘Nazi’: Did ‘SS greatcoat’ cost border patrol top dog his Minnesota job?
Trump shakes up Minneapolis immigration operation as White House seeks damage control
Donald Trump meets with Kristi Noem for two hours as administration faces pressure over Minneapolis shootings
‘Americans have died’: US Senator John Fetterman urges Trump to sack Kristi Noem amid Minneapolis situation
Trump Backs Noem as Homan Revamps Minnesota Immigration Effort
Trump, seeking damage control, weighs less aggressive approach in Minneapolis
Doing ‘very good job: Trump backs Kristi Noem, says Minneapolis victim shouldn’t have ‘walked in with guns’
Trump Says Will 'De-Escalate A Little Bit' In Minneapolis
Will DHS head Kristi Noem be removed amid Alex Pretti shooting row? Trump's one-word response
Trump Dismisses 'Pullback' Claims After Border Patrol Exit in Minneapolis, Calls Official 'Pretty Out-there kind of Guy'
