Gregory Bovino, former Border Patrol commander, was under internal investigation when he retired, records show

Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 2:19 PM EDT / CBS News

Gregory Bovino, former Border Patrol commander, was under internal investigation when he retired, records show

TL;DR

  • Gregory Bovino, former Border Patrol commander, was under internal investigation for alleged misconduct.
  • The investigation focused on his testimony in federal court and past alleged antisemitic comments.
  • Bovino claims he was 'forced to retire' due to political rivalry and opposition to his role in interior enforcement.
  • A federal judge had previously accused Bovino of lying about events that led to the use of tear gas against protesters.
  • The investigation also questioned whether his alleged comments violated CBP's Standards of Conduct.
  • Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated that Bovino voluntarily retired and they do not comment on personnel no longer with the agency.