Greg Bovino
Mentioned in 44 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Greg Bovino A Border Patrol and ICE official who led enforcement operations in Minneapolis during the Trump administration's Operation Metro Surge. He was removed from his position following controversy over aggressive enforcement tactics, officer-involved shooting incidents involving civilian deaths (including Alex Preddy), and allegations of unprofessional conduct including Nazi-adjacent appearance and mocking remarks about a Jewish attorney. His removal and the circumstances surrounding it have been widely discussed across political and legal podcasts as emblematic of ICE's controversial operational practices.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 1, 2026
The Chris Cross Hand-Off: Bimbofication
“Mentioned as another potential target for Democratic prosecution efforts”
Pod Save America · Mar 31, 2026
SHOCKING GOP Plan to Fund War with Health Care Cuts
“Former Minneapolis Border Patrol chief attempting to retain 850K social media followers after removal”
Letters from an American · Mar 23, 2026
President Under Pressure
“Elevated to senior national position by Lewandowski despite mid-level background”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 12, 2026
Share & MMAmerica & Tell with Wyatt Cenac and Tim Miller
“Previous enforcement official known for inciting violence during Minnesota operations”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 22, 2026
Bill and Tim Couldn’t Wait Until Monday
“ICE official who allegedly sought to provoke violence during Minneapolis enforcement operations”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 14, 2026
278: Is ICE Melting?
“Previous ICE official in Minneapolis, replaced by Tom Homan during Operation Metro Surge”
The Find Out Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
Why ICE Picked the Wrong City to Invade
“ICE official criticized for Nazi-adjacent appearance and conduct during enforcement operations in Minnesota”
The DSR Network · Feb 11, 2026
Need to Know: Prosecutors Nationwide are Sending a Message to Trump: FAFO!
“Former immigration official replaced by Tom Homan in Trump administration”
Up First from NPR · Feb 11, 2026
Guthrie Door Camera Footage, Trump & Netanyahu Meet On Iran, DHS House Hearing
“Border Patrol Commander in Minneapolis; removed from position following officer-involved shooting incidents”
The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Lawfare Daily: What To Expect on the Immigration Front in Year 2 of Trump's Second Term
“Former Border Patrol sector chief deployed as national operations commander; used aggressive roving patrol tactics in Minneapolis”
Ceasefire · Feb 7, 2026
Chad Wolf & John Sandweg
“Border Patrol official; criticized for aggressive confrontation rhetoric ('we're going to arrest as many as they are') in Los Angeles speech”
Autocracy in America · Feb 6, 2026
American Democracy Under Occupation
“Border Patrol commander removed from position following backlash over enforcement tactics”
Up First from NPR · Feb 5, 2026
Partial Drawdown In Minnesota, NPR Poll: Trump and ICE, Nuclear Treaty Expires
“ICE official reassigned by Trump administration following Minnesota operations and public backlash”
5-4 · Feb 3, 2026
2026 Mailbag: Is Any Of This Legal? [TEASER]
“Former acting director of ICE referenced humorously in opening segment”
Strict Scrutiny · Feb 2, 2026
S7 Ep17: The Illegality and Injustice of ICE’s Minnesota Occupation
“Former ICE commander in Minnesota; removed from post after Preddy killing; mocked Jewish attorney's faith in leaked call”
The Best People with Nicolle Wallace · Feb 2, 2026
Eric Holder: Institutions Have Failed Us, the American People Have Not
“Minneapolis official removed from position due to citizen pressure following police violence”
El Orden Mundial · Feb 1, 2026
El Orden Mundial: Acuerdos comerciales, alianzas y soberanía digital: Europa pone en marcha su estrategia para distanciarse del EEUU de Trump
“ICE chief overseeing aggressive immigration enforcement operations; replaced following public outcry over Alex Petty killing and international protests”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 31, 2026
This Week's News | Jon on Alex Pretti Shooting & Desi on "Melania" Doc and Ilhan Omar Attack
“Border Patrol commander reassigned after Minneapolis shooting; became face of immigration crackdown, had social media access revoked”
Lovett or Leave It · Jan 31, 2026
438: Minnesota Breaks the ICE
“ICE commander at large relieved of duty by Trump following Alex Preddy shooting incident”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 30, 2026
ICE Chaos in Minneapolis, Clawdbot Takeover, Why the Dollar is Dropping
“Former ICE official removed from duty and had social media accounts turned off due to enforcement issues”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
Rational Security: The “Pawing at Scott” Edition
“Removed from position following backlash over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics in Minneapolis”
Radio Atlantic · Jan 29, 2026
Tim Walz Fears a Fort Sumter Moment in Minneapolis
“Federal official removed from Minnesota operations following civilian deaths and political pressure”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 29, 2026
Jan. 6 Then & Now: The Insurrection Blueprint (with Tom Joscelyn)
“Border Patrol official involved in ICE operations; reassigned but not fired after killings; planning retirement”
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Jan 29, 2026
On the Ground in Minnesota
“ICE commander at large in Minneapolis removed after characterizing Alex Preddy's killing as domestic terrorism attempt”
The Find Out Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
What To Do If Confronted By ICE
“ICE official; referenced as part of federal administration implementing enforcement policies”
DSR's Words Matter · Jan 28, 2026
Don't Believe the BS That Trump & His Goons Are Changing Tactics
“CBP official reassigned (not fired) following Minneapolis incident; part of enforcement leadership”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 28, 2026
Leftists Melt Down Over Stephen Miller, Katy Perry's Hypocrisy, and Toprah Interviews Mom, with Emily Jashinsky | Ep. 1240
“Removed from position; allegedly received talking points from Stephen Miller about Alex Pretty shooting”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 28, 2026
Internal review contradicts Trump administration on Alex Pretti shooting
“Face of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis; criticized by Trump and moved out of position following political backlash”
Sekulow · Jan 28, 2026
BREAKING: Homan Takes Command in Minnesota
“Departed Minnesota position; replaced by Tom Homan”
Up First from NPR · Jan 28, 2026
Trump's Economic Message, DC Helicopter Crash Report, New Nuclear Regulations
“Border Patrol commander removed from Minneapolis operations following federal agents shooting two people”
The Daily · Jan 28, 2026
Trump Changes Course in Minneapolis
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 28, 2026
Homan Gets to Work in MN and Meets Walz, Inside the Funding of MN Activist Networks: AM Update 1/28
“Removed from Minneapolis operation; replaced by Tom Homan in federal immigration enforcement restructuring”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 28, 2026
Trump Demotes Greg Bovino as GOP Turns Against Minnesota Crackdown | Michael Urie
“Border Patrol commander demoted and reassigned following controversial Minneapolis immigration crackdown”
NPR News Now · Jan 27, 2026
NPR News: 01-27-2026 6PM EST
“Border Patrol Commander who was pulled from Minnesota by Trump administration”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS
“Border Patrol Commander who was the face of immigration operations; removed from leading enforcement efforts in Minnesota after fatal shootings”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Jan 27, 2026
The 2nd Amendment and ICE
“Border Patrol commander overseeing Minneapolis ICE surge operations; became symbolic figure in enforcement debate”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 26, 2026
S7: Will the Court Actually Push Back Against Trump’s Unlawful Firings?
“DHS official defending ICE enforcement tactics and deploying tear gas against peaceful protesters in Minnesota”
Lovett or Leave It · Jan 24, 2026
Greenland New Deal
“Border Patrol chief photographed in Nazi-style clothing, leading ICE enforcement operations in Minneapolis”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 22, 2026
Church Agitators ARRESTED... But is Don Lemon Next? With Allie Beth Stuckey, Rob Henderson, and Phil Holloway | Ep. 1236
“Shared data on criminal illegal aliens arrested in Minneapolis”
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Jan 22, 2026
ICE Arrests Are Only the Beginning
“U.S. Customs and Border Patrol commander leading ICE operations across multiple cities including Minneapolis”
Up First from NPR · Jan 21, 2026
Trump's Speech In Davos, DOJ Subpoenas For Minnesota, SCOTUS Federal Reserve Case
“Defended legality and ethics of ICE agents' conduct during Minnesota enforcement operations”
DSR's Words Matter · Jan 15, 2026
The Steps We Must Take to Stop Trump's American Gestapo
“ICE official who committed perjury to federal judge and now leads bands of thugs committing atrocities in Minneapolis”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 14, 2026
Trump administration doubles down on ICE tactics following Minneapolis shooting
“Border Patrol Commander leading Midwest operations; issued deposition outlining directive to 'go hard' against people based on speech and affiliations.”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Jan 7, 2026
ICE Is Treating Immigration Raids Like Content
“Right-wing influencer who has taken leadership role in protest coverage and content creation”