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Federal watchdog investigation ends Bovino’s Border Patrol command

9/1/2026

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Greg Bovino retired as U.S. Border Patrol commander after a federal watchdog launched an investigation.
A watchdog official contacted Bovino on March 2 to open a probe into alleged misconduct.
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis found Bovino’s testimony not credible, citing false statements under oath and antisemitic remarks.
Since retiring, Bovino has urged deporting one-third of the U.S. population and claimed security detail removal was a death plot.

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Story summary

Greg Bovino retired as U.S. Border Patrol commander after a federal watchdog launched an investigation.
A watchdog official contacted Bovino on March 2 to open a probe into alleged misconduct.
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis found Bovino’s testimony not credible, citing false statements under oath and antisemitic remarks.
Since retiring, Bovino has urged deporting one-third of the U.S. population and claimed security detail removal was a death plot.