Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino Set to Leave Minneapolis Amid Growing Fallout
A major shift is unfolding in Minneapolis tonight, as a senior Border Patrol commander at the center of a national firestorm is expected to step away from operations in the city. According to sources familiar with the matter, Greg Bovino and some federal agents could begin leaving as early as Tuesday, marking a clear change in how the federal government is handling an increasingly volatile situation on the ground.
Bovino has been a key figure in the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement surge across major U.S. cities. His leadership brought highly visible federal operations to places like Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis, often sparking mass protests and sharp backlash from local leaders and civil rights groups. But in recent days, the focus has narrowed sharply on Minneapolis, following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents during a protest tied to immigration enforcement.
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Public anger intensified after Bovino defended the shooting and made claims about the encounter that have since been disputed by video evidence and witness accounts. For many critics, those statements became a tipping point. City officials, community leaders and members of Congress openly questioned not just the actions of individual agents, but the overall strategy and leadership behind the operation.
The expected departure of Bovino comes as President Donald Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take direct charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. That move signals a recalibration at the highest levels, suggesting the White House is responding to mounting pressure and unrest. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has confirmed that some federal agents will begin leaving, following conversations with the president, who reportedly agreed the current situation cannot continue as it stands.
This moment matters far beyond one city. Minneapolis has become a flashpoint in a national debate over immigration enforcement, federal authority and accountability when operations turn deadly. The fallout is now reaching Congress, with multiple hearings scheduled and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem set to testify in March for the first time since taking office. At the same time, federal investigations and internal reviews into the shooting are underway, keeping the case firmly in the national spotlight.
For supporters of the crackdown, the concern is maintaining law and order and protecting federal officers. For critics, the issue is transparency, proportionality and the human cost of these operations. Bovino’s exit does not resolve those tensions, but it does mark a significant pause and a possible turning point.
As investigations continue and federal strategy shifts, the eyes of the nation remain on Minneapolis. Stay with us as this story develops and as the broader consequences of this moment come into clearer focus.
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