Gregory Bovino removed as US Border Patrol commander after Minnesota shooting

Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as commander at large of the US Border Patrol amid public outcry. The leadership shift follows a fatal shooting and signals changes in federal immigration operations in Minnesota.

Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as commander at large of the US Border Patrol amid public outcry following a fatal shooting in Minnesota. The leadership change, reported after the Minneapolis incident, points to shifts in federal immigration operations under the Trump administration.

Keywords highlight figures like Alex Pretti and Tom Homan, alongside DHS leadership, immigration enforcement, and Minnesota protests against federal agents. The Department of Homeland Security has disputed some claims surrounding the event. This removal signals potential broader reforms in border security and enforcement practices.

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Following the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti during a Border Patrol operation—detailed in prior coverage—White House border czar Tom Homan arrived in Minneapolis to redirect immigration enforcement toward serious criminals, amid backlash against aggressive tactics by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and reassigned Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino.

Four days after federal agents killed Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an ICE raid—detailed in prior coverage—border czar Tom Homan announced tactical adjustments in the city, as protests intensify, leadership changes occur, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar launches a gubernatorial bid citing the violence.

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In response to the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents during Operation Metro Surge—as detailed in prior coverage—President Trump spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on January 26, 2026, announcing partial withdrawal of federal agents contingent on state cooperation. The move follows intensified protests, a second deadly incident this month, and clashes over immigration enforcement.

Minnesota Republican Party chair Alex Plechash told NPR that a federal immigration enforcement surge known as Operation Metro Surge has been conducted in the Twin Cities and has fueled intense protests after two fatal shootings by federal officers. While backing the stated goal of targeting serious offenders, he said reports of U.S. citizens being profiled should be investigated if confirmed.

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President Donald Trump has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to send federal agents to protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request help. This comes amid backlash over aggressive immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, including the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti. The move coincides with negotiations over short-term DHS funding as Democrats push for restrictions on agent operations.

One day after bystander video contradicted federal claims in the January 24 fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, unlikely allies from left and right—including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene—condemned the Trump administration's defense, accusing it of hypocrisy on Second Amendment rights amid the ongoing immigration crackdown.

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On Friday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling as demonstrators outside condemned immigration enforcement and voiced concern about possible National Guard involvement. Noem highlighted recent DHS and ICE operations and said any Guard decision rests with President Donald Trump.

 

 

 

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