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US: Gregory Bovino, the border chief facing backlash in Minneapolis
Gregory Bovino, a senior U.S. Border Patrol commander, is facing intense scrutiny after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. He was criticised for claiming Pretti posed a deadly threat, despite video evidence showing the victim unarmed and restrained. Known for his aggressive immigration raids and high-profile MAGA image, Bovino is now expected to leave the city and return to the US–Mexico border.
Gregory Bovino, a senior U.S. Border Patrol commander, is facing intense scrutiny after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. He was criticised for claiming Pretti posed a deadly threat, despite video evidence showing the victim unarmed and restrained. Known for his aggressive immigration raids and high-profile MAGA image, Bovino is now expected to leave the city and return to the US–Mexico border.
