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title: "Bovino removed from his role as US Border Patrol commander at large — report"
description: "Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as the “commander at large” for the US Border Patrol and will return to his former job in California, where he is expected to retire soon, the Atlantic reported on Monday, citing a Homeland Security official and two people with knowledge of the change."
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published: "2026-01-27T04:39:08"
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# Bovino removed from his role as US Border Patrol commander at large — report

> Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as the “commander at large” for the US Border Patrol and will return to his former job in California, where he is expected to retire soon, the Atlantic reported on Monday, citing a Homeland Security official and two people with knowledge of the change.

By Reuters · Published 27 January 2026, 06:39 SAST

## Key points
- Gregory Bovino has been removed from his position as commander for the US Border Patrol.
- The decision comes as Bovino is expected to retire soon, returning to his previous role in California.
- Federal agencies including DHS and the White House have not commented on the removal.

## Content

The US DHS, Customs and Border Protection and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

[Earlier on Monday](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL6N3YR10X&linkedFromStory=true), President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz each struck a conciliatory tone after a private phone call about immigration enforcement, a sign the two sides were seeking a way to end their standoff over a deportation drive that has claimed the lives of two US citizens in Minneapolis.

(Reporting by Ismail Shakil; Editing by Caitlin Webber)