Trump’s ex-border chief exploring 2028 run and hopes to deport one-third of America

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGregory Bovino, a controversial former Border Patrol commander, indicated he is exploring a 2028 presidential run, stating his primary goal is to deport "106 million illegals," a figure that significantly exceeds official estimates. Bovino's departure from his Border Patrol role in January followed federal agents fatally shooting two U.S. citizens during an immigration crackdown in Minnesota, with multiple incidents from his tenure currently under investigation. He has criticized the administration's approach to mass deportations, despite its actions to close the U.S.-Mexico border and deport numerous individuals. Bovino expressed willingness to run for president to "liberate America" from what he calls an "invasion," claiming widespread public support for mass deportations, which contradicts recent poll findings. His past leadership involved authorizing aggressive enforcement tactics, including tear gas, and he faced accusations of racial profiling and praising an officer involved in a shooting, while also promoting unsubstantiated claims about immigrant criminality. In fullTrump’s former border chief wants to deport one-third of all Americans – claiming they are all migrantsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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