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Report: Former CBP Chief Bovino Was Placed Under Investigation Before Retiring

Was he becoming a liability or ousted for political gain?

3 hours ago·Updated 2 hours ago

Report: Former CBP Chief Bovino Was Placed Under Investigation Before Retiring

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Above: Former U.S. Customs and Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino leads an immigration raid in Kenner, Louisiana, on Dec. 5, 2025. Image credit: Adam Gray/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

These newly released emails are damning in showing what took place behind the scenes before Bovino announced his retirement. It seems that even the Trump administration was concerned that he was becoming a liability after making antisemitic remarks to one judge and then lying to another.

The Daily Beast

Right narrative

To be subject to two simultaneous disciplinary investigations is highly irregular, proving that CBP Commissioner Scott was seeking to destroy Bovino's career for the simple reason of political rivalry. He was looking to oust Bovino so he could make a name for himself.

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