Ex-Border Chief Greg Bovino Defends Deportations, Says He Wanted 99 Million More Arrests
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 10
Ex-Border Chief Greg Bovino Defends Deportations, Says He Wanted 99 Million More Arrests
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 10
Summary
Greg Bovino, speaking after his retirement, said he has “no regrets” about the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign and wishes he had pursued an even harder approach.
The former Border Patrol commander said he would have liked to arrest “99 million” of the “100 million illegal aliens” he claims remain in the US, framing deterrence and strict enforcement as unfinished work.
Bovino also suggested Trump may have softened immigration tactics after advisers influenced him with polling, saying he would have preferred to brief the president directly.
Citing what he described as mostly supportive public encounters, Bovino said about 90% of people thanked him and argued the operations were a legal, ethical law-enforcement mission.
His remarks underscore how immigration remains a central political issue, with hardline enforcement still dividing Trump-aligned officials, supporters and critics.