ICE commander Greg Bovino humiliated by Trump, social media blocked, marked for early retirement Looks like they've found their fall guy. We Got This Covered · Jan 27
List of Senate Democrats Who Refused to Fund ICE After Minneapolis Killing After the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats list names opposing DHS and ICE funding, creating a high-stakes budget battle in Washington. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Who Is Gregory Bovino? Border Patrol Commander Reportedly Demoted After Alex Pretti Shooting Sparks Minneapolis Unrest Gregory Bovino demoted as Border Patrol commander after Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis sparks unrest. DHS denies ousting, but sources confirm reassignment amid Trump immigration crackdown backlash International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Border patrol commander to leave Minneapolis after Alex Pretti shooting Gregory Bovino said to have been stripped of ‘commander at large’ title and sent back to post at US-Mexico border The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Who Is Gregory Bovino? Inside the Border Patrol Commander at the Centre of the Pretti Case Gregory Bovino is the Border Patrol commander whose unit was involved in the killing of Alex Pretti. Here's what to know about his role and background. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Trump Sends Border Czar to Minnesota After Minneapolis ICE Shootings — Outrage Grows US President Trump sends his border security point man to Minnesota to seize control of the situation as immigration raids prompt public outrage International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Border patrol chief and other agents to leave Minneapolis following second fatal shooting The Trump administration agreed to scale back federal presence after a second fatal shooting by federal officers. President Donald Trump said he will replace Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino with border czar, Tom Homan. Euronews · Jan 27
Most Americans supported Trump’s mass deportations during 2024 election. Now, more want to abolish ICE than not The poll comes out after the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis at the hands of federal immigration agents this month The Independent UK · Jan 27
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino removed amid backlash over Pretti shooting; Kristi Noem also said to be at risk: Report US Border Patrol's "commander at large," Gregory Bovino, has been removed following the fatal shooting of a US citizen by agents under his command. This demotion signals a potential shift in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. President Trump and Minnesota Governor Walz have also adopted a more conciliatory… The Times of India · Jan 27
All of Trump's moves to ease political backlash in Minnesota Trump appears to be softening his tone after weeks of escalation in Minnesota. Axios · Jan 27
Trump's Blame Strategy Puts JD Vance and Kristi Noem Under High Stakes and Scrutiny Trump's response to Minneapolis unrest has put JD Vance and Kristi Noem under intense political scrutiny as federal actions and blame narratives deepen national controversy. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Greg Bovino set to leave Minneapolis and could ‘retire’ in wake of Alex Pretti killing, report says DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin denied the claims that Bovino had been relieved of his duties as Border Patrol ‘commander at large,’ which was first reported by The Atlantic The Independent UK · Jan 27
Greg Bovino Exits as Some Border Patrol Agents Quit Minneapolis After Alex Pretti Shooting Greg Bovino pulls some US Border Patrol agents from Minneapolis after Alex Pretti shooting, amid fury over 'domestic terrorist' label and Renee Good killing. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti The fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation The Independent UK · Jan 26
Axios · Jan 26 Border Patrol head Bovino and some agents leaving Minnesota, Walz, Frey say The pullback came after Trump and Walz had a "productive" phone call on the situation in Minnesota.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Who is Tom Homan? Trump’s border czar heading to Minneapolis amid protests He is seen by some as a voice of restraint and moderation compared with some in the current administration
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Trump moves the goal posts on Alex Pretti killing. Has the public’s ICE anger finally hit home at the White House? ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump’s dispatching of Tom Homan to Minneapolis lets him keep his base happy while avoiding more of the violence that has stoked massive public anger in recent days, Andrew Feinberg writes
International Business Times UK · Jan 26 Trump Refuses To Back Kristi Noem's Claims About Alex Pretti Shooting As DHS Officials Turn On Homeland Security Chief President Trump refused to endorse Kristi Noem's claims about Alex Pretti's shooting, repeatedly declining to say the Border Patrol agent acted appropriately.
Reason · Jan 26 Border Patrol Agents Killed Alex Pretti. Why Is Border Patrol in Minneapolis at All? Federal agencies have considerable authority outside their given jurisdiction, even when they don't have the training to match.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 The Latest: White House distances Trump from ‘assassin’ remarks on killed Minneapolis protestor The White House on Monday made an effort to distance President Donald Trump from comments made by several members of his administration that criminalized Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed Saturday by a Border Patrol officer
Latin Times · Jan 26 Border Patrol Commander Details Fate Of Agents Involved in Minneapolis Shooting Of Alex Pretti During a recent interview, Gregory Bovino said Alex Pretti was "actively impeding" and "assaulting" law enforcement and praised the agents' response, adding that Pretti had inserted himself into "an active law enforcement scene."
The Times of India · Jan 26 Did Tim Walz ask Donald Trump to work together? Minnesota governor, US president have ‘productive’ call over ICE protests Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and President Trump held a "productive" call. Trump agreed to allow the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate the incident and to review reducing federal agent numbers in the state.
Reason · Jan 26 Trump Backpedals From Portraying Alex Pretti As a 'Domestic Terrorist' and 'Would-Be Assassin' Although the president initially reinforced that plainly inaccurate narrative, his subsequent comments cast doubt on the initial justification for shooting the Minneapolis protester.
Latin Times · Jan 26 Family Trying To Get To Emergency Room With Their Daughter Detained By Border Patrol A family of three who came to the U.S. seeking asylum was detained by immigration authorities when they went to a hospital in Portland seeking medical care for their daughter.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 26 GOP Sen. Cruz, Rep. McCaul call for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in Minneapolis Other Texas Republicans have called for the Trump administration to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota and blamed Democrats for the violence, while others have remained silent.