Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup
Summary
Mike Banks has resigned as the head of the U.S. Border Patrol, citing it was time to leave and expressing pride in improving border security since President Donald Trump’s second term began. His departure is part of several high-level changes in the Trump administration’s immigration agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Key Facts
- Mike Banks was the chief of the U.S. Border Patrol for about 16 months before resigning.
- Banks said he helped make the border more secure and reduce illegal crossings since President Trump started his second term.
- He resigned to spend more time with family and focus on personal life.
- Rodney Scott, CBP commissioner, thanked Banks for his service and praised his impact on border security.
- Banks had previously worked in various Border Patrol roles and as Texas’s “border czar” under Governor Greg Abbott.
- His resignation follows other recent changes in immigration leadership, including Kristi Noem’s firing as Department of Homeland Security secretary and Todd Lyons leaving as acting head of ICE.
- Democrats highlighted past allegations against Banks related to solicitation of prostitutes, but a CBP investigation found no ongoing issues.
- Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as Homeland Security secretary, and David Venturella is acting ICE director under the Trump administration.
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