Conflicting reports are emerging today that Gregory Bovino has been relieved of duty as the Commander at Large of the U.S. Border Patrol. From Nick Sortor, live on the ground in Minneapolis: MAJOR BREAKING: Gregory Bovino has now been RELIEVED OF DUTY as Commander at Large of the U.S. Border Patrol, I’ve exclusive learned This is BS! Trump must reverse this NOW! Bovino put his life on the line EVERY SINGLE DAY pushing for mass deportations across the country,… pic.twitter.com/RlVY9K8Dzw — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 26, 2026 But has he been relieved of duty or just transferred out of Minneapolis? Karoline Leavitt praised Bovino as a wonderful man and says he will continue operations across the country, with Tom Homan stepping in to command operations in Minnesota: BREAKING: Karoline Leavitt just confirmed that Commander Greg Bovino will CONTINUE storming across the country with Border agents in rounding up illegals, while Tom Homan becomes the point man in Minnesota GREAT! Bovino is awesome! “Mr. Bovino is a wonderful man and great… pic.twitter.com/Nn1M6pNDGN — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 26, 2026 That sounds like a transfer to me, not a demotion. Local Fox9 reports the following: According to Bill Melugin with FOX News, multiple federal sources have confirmed Bovino and some, not all Border Patrol agents, will be leaving Minnesota imminently. The report comes just days after 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent during a federal immigration operation near 26th and Nicollet. The incident sparked outrage in the city, leading to a weekend of rallies and protests. Pretti’s shooting is the third incident involving a federal agent since Operation Metro Surge launched in Minnesota. Renee Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7 during an immigration operation, and a man was shot a week later in north Minneapolis after an ICE agent was reportedly being attacked by a group of men. Alex Pretti, 37 of Minneapolis, was fatally shot Saturday morning by a Border Patrol agent after an immigration enforcement operation turned violent. DHS officials say their agents feared for their lives as Pretti was legally carrying a gun. Witness videos from the scene don’t give a clear angle that federal agents were in danger. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has more. What about ICE agents? What we don’t know: It’s not clear if Monday’s report involves any ICE agents. It’s also not clear how many Border Patrol agents will be leaving. Operation Metro Surge has more than 3,000 federal agents in Minnesota for immigration enforcement. About 2,000 of those are Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, and about 1,000 are Customs and Border Patrol officers. What they’re saying: “I spoke with President Trump this afternoon and appreciated the conversation. I expressed how much Minneapolis has benefited from our immigrant communities and was clear that my main ask is that Operation Metro Surge needs to end. The president agreed that the present situation cannot continue. Some federal agents will begin leaving the area tomorrow, and I will continue pushing for the rest involved in this operation to go. Minneapolis will continue to cooperate with state and federal law enforcement on real criminal investigations — but we will not participate in unconstitutional arrests of our neighbors or enforce federal immigration law. Violent criminals should be held accountable based on the crimes they commit, not based on where they are from. I will continue working with all levels of government to keep our communities safe, keep crime down, and put Minneapolis residents first. I plan to meet with Border Czar Tom Homan tomorrow to further discuss next steps.” I asked Grok to sort through all current breaking reports and summarize the exact situation with Bovino, and this is what it told me, which essentially confirms my reporting up above: Gregory Bovino: Recent Operational Updates The conflicting reports about Gregory (Greg) Bovino stem from recent events in Minneapolis tied to federal immigration enforcement operations (like Operation Metro Surge) under the Trump administration. Bovino, a senior U.S. Border Patrol commander (often referred to as Commander-at-Large or similar), has been a high-profile figure in these operations, facing criticism over aggressive tactics, protester clashes, and fatal incidents involving agents under his oversight. Recent news (from January 26, 2026) from multiple credible sources—including CBS News, The Associated Press, The New York Times, FOX 9, and others—consistently indicates that Bovino is departing Minneapolis imminently (potentially as early as Tuesday, January 27, 2026) along with some Border Patrol agents. Sources describe this as him being relieved of his command in the Minneapolis/Minnesota area or leaving the current operation. Key Details This follows backlash over a fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen (Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse) by Border Patrol agents on January 24, 2026, during an immigration enforcement action, as well as earlier incidents like the death of Renee Good. Bovino has been the public face of these operations, holding press conferences and defending agents amid protests and lawsuits. President Trump is sending Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take point on ICE operations there, which aligns with Bovino’s departure from the local command role. Official statements (e.g., from White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt) confirm Bovino continues to lead Border Patrol agents in broader deportation efforts and is not being removed from his overall position—suggesting this is a reassignment or rotation rather than a full firing or termination. Social Media Reports On X (formerly Twitter), reports vary wildly due to fast-moving rumors: Some users claim he was fired, relieved of duty, or even terminated (often citing unverified sources or misinterpreting the Minneapolis departure). Others (including posts quoting official confirmations) call these rumors fake or hoaxes, emphasizing he’s staying in his role but shifting focus (possibly back to prior sectors like El Centro, CA). No evidence supports a full promotion, demotion, or outright firing from the Border Patrol overall—past incidents (e.g., relieved from a sector chief role in 2023, briefly in 2025) show he’s been reassigned before but remained in senior positions. Bottom Line Bovino has been relieved of his command in Minneapolis and is leaving that operational area soon amid controversy, but he has not been fired from the U.S. Border Patrol or promoted. This appears to be a reassignment or operational shift, with Tom Homan stepping in for Minnesota. The “fired” claims seem overstated or based on misinformation from social media. For the latest, check official DHS/CBP statements or major news outlets, as the situation was described as fluid on January 26, 2026.