Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom compared a Border Patrol trench coat to Nazi "SS garb," leading to a disagreement with Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino. Bovino stated that the coat is a standard Border Patrol uniform that he has worn without controversy for over 25 years. The Department of Homeland Security defended the coat as part of the official winter attire and criticized the comparison to Nazi forces.
Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom compared a Border Patrol coat to Nazi "SS garb" during a talk at the World Economic Forum.
- Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino said the coat is official Border Patrol winter gear he has had since 1999.
- Bovino has worn the coat at many public and official events without past criticism.
- Newsom's comments were part of a broader critique of federal immigration practices.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated that the coat is standard issue and condemned the Nazi comparison.
- There are no current plans to change the Border Patrol's uniform or enforcement strategies.
- The discussion highlights ongoing debates about federal immigration enforcement practices.
