Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to Leave Minneapolis Post

Border Patrol Leader to Depart Minneapolis on Tuesday

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, according to a White House official and another Trump administration official familiar with the decision.

Change in Role and Location for Gregory Bovino

The officials said that Bovino will return to the border in El Centro, California. They stated that he will lose his "commander" title and resume his previous position as Border Patrol sector chief in El Centro. The officials also said that he will no longer oversee Border Patrol agents making immigration arrests in interior cities in the United States.

Adjustments to Minneapolis Border Patrol Presence

An administration official and a law enforcement official said that U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to reduce the number of agents in Minneapolis this week. They said the size of the reduction is still under discussion.

Operation Metro Surge and Public Role

Bovino had served as the public face of the Department of Homeland Security's operation in Minneapolis, which was referred to as "Operation Metro Surge." His expected departure from Minneapolis coincides with the planned reduction in agents there, as described by administration and law enforcement officials.

DHS Spokesperson Addresses Bovino’s Status

Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin wrote on X that Bovino "has NOT been relieved of his duties." In the same message, she described Bovino as "a key part of the President's team and a great American." Her statement addressed Bovino’s standing within the department following the decision for him to leave Minneapolis and return to his previous role in El Centro, California.