"As the fallout from Pretti's death dominated the news cycle after the shooting on Saturday, Bovino, who serves as commander-at-large for CBP, was active on X, responding to numerous swipes at the Trump administration, including Republicans like Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Thomas Massie, and Weekly Standard founder Bill Kristol. The same state that refuses to work with ICE is now going to "investigate"? How about investigating a certain mayor who told cops to fight ICE in the streets. You don't seem concerned about that how come, senator?"
"Illegal aliens and people like you who choose them over American citizens are the problem Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) January 25, 2026 Attacking law enforcement is not a right like you want it to be Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) January 26, 2026 I was in DHS in 03 and don't reme.ber you at all Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) January 26, 2026 Even CNN anchor Jake Tapper wasn't spared: Then identify the lie, Jake. No one can seem to find this mysterious " lie". Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) January 25, 2026 And it wasn't just Republicans Bovino went after, as several prominent Democrats protesting the government's moves in Minnesota were also called out, including Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Eric Swalwell. I was thinking the same for you Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) January 25, 2026 Deport illegal aliens you let in for 4 years Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) January 25, 2026"
Following the shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota, CBP commander-at-large Greg Bovino used X to respond forcefully to critics across the political spectrum. Bovino targeted Republicans such as Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie, criticized Democrats including Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and challenged media figures like Jake Tapper. Bovino framed the issue around immigration, calling illegal aliens the problem, urging deportations, defending law enforcement, and referencing prior DHS service while disputing critics' claims as the incident drew national attention.
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