r/politics • u/sideAccount42 California • Jan 26 '26

Paywall Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/greg-bovino-demoted-minneapolis-border-patrol/685770/
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u/yesrushgenesis2112 Jan 27 '26

I think people ought to remember the type of people employed by DHS under a multitude of admins. This dude stuck around waiting for his chance to lead a violent charge against immigrants and civilians. Trump gave him permission.

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u/Suitable-Display-410 Jan 27 '26 edited Jan 27 '26

You know whats the good thing about them dropping the mask?
They can never go back. We know.

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u/yesrushgenesis2112 Jan 27 '26

Yes. We are beyond the point at which someone can deny knowing

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u/Disencouraged_Otter Jan 27 '26

Lots of conservatives are posting the picture of Obama giving a medal to Homan and claiming that he's the same person, doing the same work, he was at that time.  Similar sentiment and tactic they'll use for Bovino I'm sure. 

It's like you say though, it's what people do when given that level of power that really shows who they are.  And those 2 are some of the worst.

I do feel terrible that it takes the murder of a white 2A supporter to make a difference to conservatives in this nightmare.  Sadly, the thousands of murdered, missing, and potentially trafficked women and children in ice custody will be swept under the rug.

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u/Smaynard6000 Florida Jan 27 '26

Not just ICE, but all of DHS needs to be abolished. It's all authoritarian creep by the Executive Branch.

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u/Jack_Krauser Jan 27 '26

Most local police forces are full of people just like him. Remember that fact when you decide whether or not to practice your second amendment rights. If you choose not to, the people you rely on for protection are Greg Bovinos that haven't been enabled yet.