Full Breakdown
Former Border Patrol Commander Claims Trump Officials Want Him Dead
8/27/2026, 10:52:09 PM
Allegations Made on Tucker Carlson’s Show
Former Customs and Border Protection (CBP) commander Gregory Bovino told host Tucker Carlson that senior figures in the Trump administration are seeking his death. Bovino named Border-security “czar” Tom Homan and CBP commissioner Rodney Scott as the individuals who removed his security detail and are now trying to silence him. Carlson pressed Bovino on who specifically wanted him eliminated; Bovino replied that Scott “took my security detail away” and that Homan “wants you gone. Dead.”
Background: DHS Turnover and Minneapolis Operations
Bovino rose to prominence after being appointed by former DHS secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski to lead the agency’s operations. His tenure was marked by a hard-line approach to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda and a “month-long reign of terror” that culminated in the deaths of two American citizens during federal-agent actions in Minneapolis in January. After the incidents, Noem was dismissed by President Trump earlier this year, and her successor, former Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, took a softer stance on immigration. Mullin later remarked that the narrative that immigration “steals American jobs” is true in some industries but not all.
Official Responses and Lack of Comment
The White House, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal officials were contacted for comment on Bovino’s allegations. None provided a response at the time of reporting, leaving the claims unverified by any government source.
Verbatim Quote
- “This narrative that it [immigration] steals American jobs is true in some industries. It’s not true for all industries,” — Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin
*This article synthesizes statements made by Gregory Bovino, Tucker Carlson, and public officials, noting that no official confirmation of the alleged threats has been offered.*
