The Border Patrol commander, who has been relieved of his duties in Minneapolis, enjoys the ‘tough guy’ image that won him the president’s favor

The shift is part of a broader shake-up ordered by the Trump administration at the request of Border Czar Tom Homan.

Amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown across the United States, Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino has emerged as a central figure.

The commander-at-large of the US Border Patrol, known for its aggressive and illegal tactics, came under criticism after his agents killed nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during a protest.

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will imminently leave Minnesota along with some of his agents, according to administration officials familiar with the matter. Bovino had emerged as the public face of the Trump administration’s immigration-enforcement activity in the state,

A year ago, few Americans knew Gregory Bovino’s name. Now the commander – sporting a buzzcut and the Border Patrol’s green uniform – has been spotted in multiple US cities leading patrols, hurling tear gas canisters and verbally sparring with critics.

The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.

CNN's Jake Tapper produced receipts when Border Patrol Commander-at-large Gregory Bovino challenged him on social media for insinuating he was a liar. The post ‘Happy to Help, Sir’: Jake Tapper Brings Receipts After Greg Bovino Dares Him to Call Out His Deposition Lies first appeared on Mediaite.