UPDATE: In an extraordinary outburst on Christmas Day, Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol commander under Donald Trump, engaged in a relentless 12-hour social media tirade, focusing on immigration enforcement and attacking political adversaries. Rather than celebrating the holiday, Bovino flooded X with over three dozen posts, showcasing his discontent and frustration.
The social media rampage began just before noon on December 25, 2023. Bovino directly targeted Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA), accusing him of creating “sanctuaries” for illegal immigrants. He stated, “Luckily we have patriots who put US Citizens and LEGAL immigrants over your lawlessness.” This marked an aggressive stance against what he perceives as lax immigration policies.
Bovino didn’t stop there. He also aimed his ire at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), boasting about “massive deportations of illegal aliens” in her state. In a particularly inflammatory post, he said, “Ilan, more to come – Merry Christmas and God bless you on Christ’s birthday.” His posts were laced with fervor, declaring, “MERRY CHRISTMAS and may American exceptionalism continue!!!!”
Throughout his tirade, Bovino also sent holiday greetings to White House immigration advisor Stephen Miller and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though neither responded to his overtures. The Border Patrol chief’s posts were not limited to political figures; he also engaged with ordinary users on X, dismissing criticism and even laughing at an AI-generated image of himself in women’s clothing.
This unexpected behavior by a high-ranking immigration official raises questions about the professionalism expected from those in charge of national security. Analysts are concerned about the implications of a Border Patrol leader using such a public platform for personal grievances rather than focusing on the job at hand.
As this situation develops, observers are eager to see how this unprecedented holiday outburst will affect Bovino’s role and the broader immigration enforcement strategy under the Trump administration. Stay tuned for updates on this breaking story as it continues to unfold.
