Bovino falls – and suddenly it goes quiet!

Within hours, the narrative collapses. According to internal information, Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino has had access to his social media accounts revoked - effective immediately. Shortly afterward came the next step: Bovino is no longer a “regional nationwide commander.” He is expected to return to California, where he will likely retire. Just earlier that same day, the White House had publicly stated that he would continue to hold a nationwide leadership role. That statement is now effectively obsolete. The sequence marks a rupture. First defense, then retreat, then removal. At the same time, indications are growing that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her close adviser Corey Lewandowski are also coming under political pressure. Nothing has been officially confirmed, but the momentum is unmistakable.

The timing is striking. Bovino’s removal coincides with mounting bipartisan criticism of the deadly operation in Minneapolis. Even Republican voices are openly expressing doubt. Publicly, officials are calming things down. Internally, they are reshuffling. What remains is the impression of an apparatus in crisis mode. The retreat has begun.