U.S. Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino is leaving Minneapolis this week following controversy over the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, sparking fresh debates about immigration enforcement tactics. 🔍 Here's what's unfolding:
Turmoil at the Top
Multiple federal sources confirm Bovino and agents will depart as early as Tuesday (January 27), with White House border czar Tom Homan taking charge of ICE operations in Minnesota. The shakeup comes after internal frustration over Bovino's claim that Pretti intended to "massacre" agents – a statement critics call inflammatory. 💥
Contradictions and Claims
Video evidence reportedly contradicts Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's description of Pretti as a "domestic terrorist" allegedly brandishing a firearm. 🎯 This discrepancy has fueled public outcry, with local activists demanding transparency through #JusticeForPretti campaigns.
Political Ripples
As President Donald Trump reassigns Homan to oversee operations, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized Bovino will still lead Border Patrol nationally. However, political analysts suggest this move signals concern about midterm election impacts in Minnesota. 🇺🇸
Stay tuned as this developing story raises bigger questions about use-of-force protocols and border policy messaging.
