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Ex-DHS Official Alleges Trump Team Removed His Security Detail

8/27/2026

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Former DHS official Gregory Bovino alleges Trump administration officials want him dead.
Bovino says border czar Tom Homan and CBP commissioner Rodney Scott removed his security detail after his March ouster.
Bovino led the Minneapolis immigration crackdown that caused two American citizens’ deaths in January.
Former DHS secretary Kristi Noem appointed Bovino and was fired by U.S. President Donald Trump in March.

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Former DHS official Gregory Bovino alleges Trump administration officials want him dead.
Bovino says border czar Tom Homan and CBP commissioner Rodney Scott removed his security detail after his March ouster.
Bovino led the Minneapolis immigration crackdown that caused two American citizens’ deaths in January.
Former DHS secretary Kristi Noem appointed Bovino and was fired by U.S. President Donald Trump in March.