Top Border Patrol official to leave Minneapolis as Trump sends Homan to Minnesota
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President Donald Trump shifted his tactics in Minnesota and is sending his border czar Tom Homan to lead the immigration crackdown there while sidelining top Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino. Follow for live updates.
• Leader sidelined: Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis today, sources said. DHS has also suspended his access to his social media accounts, a source told CNN. President Donald Trump said he is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage the immigration crackdown in the state. • Trump shifts tone on Minnesota: Trump had a call with Gov. Tim Walz yesterday, saying they’re “on a similar wavelength.” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he also spoke to Trump, whom he said “agreed that the present situation cannot continue.” Frey plans to meet with Homan today. • Pretti probe: Federal officials have declined to provide details substantiating their claim that an agent fatally shot Alex Pretti in self-defense. Read CNN’s fact check and watch our analysis of videos from several angles. Top Border Control commander, Gregory Bovino, is expected to leave Minneapolis today as the Trump administration sends in its border czar Tom Homan to lead operations in Minnesota. Despite anger on the ground, Trump officials say the administration has no plans to change its posture and that federal immigration agents will remain in Minnesota. If you’re just joining us, here’s what else to know.
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