Trending Now - Rosario 'pete' Vasquez Appointed as U.S. Border Patrol Chief

WHO:

Alternet - Greg Bovino, former U.S. Border Patrol leader, criticized President Trump's inner circle.

NBC News - Rosario “Pete” Vasquez appointed as the new chief of the U.S. Border Patrol.

Fox News - Vasquez succeeds Michael Banks, who retired after 37 years of federal law enforcement service.

WHAT:

Alternet - Bovino posted a video at the Remigration Summit in Oporto, Portugal, arguing that Trump needed "better advice" regarding immigration policies.

Alternet - Immigration detention numbers fell by about 15 percent from an all-time high of 70,766 to 60,311 by early April.

NBC News - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the appointment of Rosario “Pete” Vasquez as the new chief of the Border Patrol.

Fox News - Vasquez is named to serve as the next U.S. Border Patrol chief.

WHERE:

NBC News - U.S. Border Patrol operates under U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

WHEN:

NBC News - Michael Banks resigned in May.

WHY:

Alternet - Bovino criticized White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for attempting to "water down mass deportations," stating, "You don't win by running away from your strongest issue. Mass deportations are the solution to perpetual victory!"

Fox News - The appointment follows the retirement of Mike Banks after a lengthy career in federal law enforcement.

HOW:

Alternet - Bovino tagged Chris LaCivita, a top Trump campaign manager, in a post referring to clashes between agents and demonstrators outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey.

NBC News - The appointment was made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 06:29 UTC)

Greg Bovino, a former U.S. Border Patrol leader, has criticized President Trump's inner circle, suggesting that Trump needs "better advice" on immigration policies during a video posted at the Remigration Summit in Oporto, Portugal. He pointed out that immigration detention numbers have dropped by about 15 percent from a record high of 70,766 to 60,311 by early April, and he specifically called out White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for trying to "water down mass deportations." Bovino also tagged Chris LaCivita, a top Trump campaign manager, in a post that referenced clashes between agents and demonstrators outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey.

--

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 04:21 UTC)

Rosario “Pete” Vasquez has been appointed as the new chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, succeeding Michael Banks, who recently retired after an impressive 37 years in federal law enforcement. This announcement was made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, highlighting the importance of leadership in managing border security. Vasquez will now take on this critical role within the agency that operates under Customs and Border Protection.