BREAKING: Greg Bovino has been removed from his role as Border Patrol “commander at large,” The Atlantic reports. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her close adviser Corey Lewandowski are also at risk of losing their jobs.

Washington, D.C. — January 27, 2026 — U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino has been removed from his high-profile position as “commander at large” and is being reassigned to his former post in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon, according to a report by *The Atlantic*.

The move, first detailed in the publication citing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official and two sources familiar with the change, comes amid intense scrutiny following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents under Bovino’s command in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Bovino had served as the public face of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement operations in Democratic-led cities, including Minneapolis, where he frequently defended agents’ actions in press conferences and blamed local officials and protesters.

The demotion marks a significant shift in the administration’s approach to its deportation campaign, which has faced growing backlash after multiple fatal incidents involving federal agents in Minneapolis.

President Trump has since dispatched Border Czar Tom Homan to oversee operations in Minnesota, signaling a potential de-escalation and more conciliatory tone following a private call with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

*The Atlantic* further reported that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her close adviser Corey Lewandowski—both described as strong supporters of Bovino—are also at risk of losing their positions as internal discussions intensify over the handling of the Minneapolis incident and broader enforcement tactics.

Sources indicated that Noem’s oversight and Lewandowski’s influence have come under question amid the fallout.

DHS has pushed back on aspects of the reporting, with a spokesperson stating that Bovino has not been relieved of his duties, though conflicting accounts have emerged.

The White House has not confirmed any personnel changes for Noem or Lewandowski, and sources close to the administration suggest Noem retains the president’s confidence despite internal scrutiny.

The developments highlight mounting pressure on the Department of Homeland Security as it navigates public outrage, political fallout, and calls for accountability in its immigration operations. Further details on potential leadership changes remain unclear.