History of Gregory Bovino in Timeline

Gregory Kent Bovino is a former United States Border Patrol officer. He held the position of commander-at-large within the Border Patrol from October 2025 to January 2026. His brief tenure in this role suggests a career in law enforcement and border security within the United States federal government.

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1909: Great-grandparents Emigrated to Pennsylvania

In 1909, Gregory Bovino's great-grandparents emigrated from Calabria to Pennsylvania.

1927: Great-grandparents became naturalized citizens

In 1927, Gregory Bovino's great-grandparents became naturalized citizens.

March 27, 1970: Gregory Kent Bovino Born

On March 27, 1970, Gregory Kent Bovino was born.

1981: Father's involvement in a fatal car accident

In 1981, Gregory Bovino's father, Michael, drunkenly crashed his truck into a woman's car, resulting in her death. He pleaded guilty to death by motor vehicle and served four months in prison.

1982: Inspired by The Border Movie

In 1982, the movie "The Border" was released, which later inspired Gregory Bovino to join the US Border Patrol.

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1988: Graduated from Watauga High School

In 1988, Gregory Bovino graduated from Watauga High School.

1991: Appeared on the Dean's List and Attended Course at Fort Lewis

In 1991, Gregory Bovino appeared on the dean's list at Western Carolina University and began the Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis.

1993: Graduated from Western Carolina University

In 1993, Gregory Bovino graduated from Western Carolina University after attending the Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis in 1991.

1993: Received Bachelor's Degree

In 1993, Gregory Bovino received a bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University.

1996: Joined Boone Police Department and US Border Patrol

In 1996, Gregory Bovino joined the Boone Police Department and inspired by autobiographies of former agents and the movie "The Border", joined the United States Border Patrol as a member of Class 325 at the Border Patrol Academy.

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1996: Joined the United States Border Patrol

In 1996, Gregory Bovino joined the United States Border Patrol and was assigned to El Paso, Texas, after completing graduate school at Appalachian State University.

1996: Received Master's Degree

In 1996, Gregory Bovino received a master's degree from Appalachian State University.

2004: Began Working in Yuma, Arizona

In 2004, Gregory Bovino began working at the Border Patrol's sector in Yuma, Arizona.

December 2008: Promoted to Assistant Chief and Patrol Agent in Charge

By December 2008, Gregory Bovino had become an assistant chief at the Yuma sector's headquarters. That month, he was promoted to the patrol agent in charge of the station in Blythe, California.

2008: Promoted to Patrol Agent in Charge

By 2008, Gregory Bovino had become an assistant chief at the Border Patrol's sector in Yuma, Arizona. In 2008, he was promoted to patrol agent in charge of the station in Blythe, California.

2010: Led Operation in Las Vegas

In 2010, Gregory Bovino led an operation to raid airport and bus stations in Las Vegas. The plan was halted after the first hour due to criticism.

August 2019: Became Chief of Border Patrol Sector in New Orleans

In August 2019, Gregory Bovino became the chief of the Border Patrol's sector in New Orleans.

March 2021: Became Chief of Border Patrol Sector in El Centro, California

In March 2021, Gregory Bovino became the chief of the Border Patrol's sector in El Centro, California.

August 2023: Relieved of Position in El Centro

In August 2023, Gregory Bovino was relieved of his position as chief of the Border Patrol's sector in El Centro, California.

June 2025: Named Tactical Commander of Mass Raid Operation

In June 2025, Gregory Bovino was named the tactical commander of a mass raid operation in Los Angeles under the second presidency of Donald Trump. This operation led to protests across the city.

September 2025: Email Exchange Regarding Reporting Structure

In a September 2025 email exchange, Gregory Bovino stated that in matters of interior immigration enforcement he reported directly to Corey Lewandowski, rather than to Todd Lyons of ICE.

December 2025: Led Operation Metro Surge

In December 2025, Gregory Bovino began leading Operation Metro Surge, a major immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

2025: Intensified Comparisons over Coat

In late 2025, A video from the Department of Homeland Security that featured Gregory Bovino's coat further intensified comparisons to fascism and authoritarianism.

January 2026: Controversy Following Alex Pretti Killing

In January 2026, following the killing of Alex Pretti, Gregory Bovino made statements that were contradicted by bystander video. He was moved out of Minneapolis, and there were conflicting reports about his dismissal as commander-at-large. His access to social media was also revoked.

January 2026: Removed from Operation Metro Surge and Criticism

In January 2026, following the killing of Alex Pretti, Gregory Bovino's comments faced criticism from within the Trump administration, leading to his removal from leading Operation Metro Surge.

January 2026: Controversy over Coat

In January 2026, photographs of Gregory Bovino wearing a green greatcoat elicited comments that it evoked a "Nazi aesthetic", leading to comparisons between the Trump administration and fascism.