Bovino attacks Homan, fellow Trump officials in exit from Border Patrol

The Hill
by Rebecca Beitsch
March 24, 2026
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Retiring Trump Border Patrol commander publicly criticized border czar Homan and immigration leadership on departure.

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Greg Bovino, a newly retired Trump administration immigration official who previously served as Border Patrol commander-at-large, attacked border czar Tom Homan and other leadership on his exit Tuesday, accusing them of doing nothing. Bovino had led high-profile immigration raids in Los Angeles and Minneapolis before being demoted following the deaths of two Minnesotans that occurred under his command. His public criticism signals internal discord within the Trump administration's immigration enforcement apparatus at a time when the White House is pursuing aggressive border policies. Bovino's departure and vocal complaints could undermine morale within Immigration and Customs Enforcement and raise questions about the direction of enforcement operations under Homan's leadership.

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