Top Border Patrol Official Accused of Making Anti-Semitic Remark on Conference Call.
A recent call between federal officials in Minnesota, including U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, an Orthodox Jew, and Gregory Bovino, the leader of the Border Patrol, has raised concerns about anti-Semitism within the government. According to sources familiar with the conversation, Bovino allegedly used language that was offensive and disparaging towards Jews on the call.
The incident occurred just five days after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. Bovino was involved in planning a meeting to discuss immigration issues in the area and told Rosen, who observes the Sabbath, that he could not attend because of his religious practices. According to sources, Bovino responded with audible frustration and made remarks that included the phrase "chosen people" in a negative light.
One source described Bovino's comments as an "antisemitic rant." The New York Times first reported the incident. Reports of Bovino's conduct on the call were relayed to Attorney General Pam Bondi and others in the Department of Justice, as well as the White House.
This latest controversy surrounding Bovino comes at a time when the Trump administration has been pushing for policies aimed at countering antisemitism. In recent months, the Justice Department and the Department of Education have launched investigations into whether college campuses are protecting Jewish students during protests over the war in Gaza.
Bovino's behavior has sparked concerns within the government and among some federal prosecutors in Minnesota. His sometimes brusque manner had already raised eyebrows previously, including a federal judge who criticized his responses to protesters during deportation operations in Chicago.
In November, an appeals court paused a ruling by Judge Sara Ellis that limited the use of force by federal immigration agents in Chicago. Bovino was reassigned and relieved of his command in Minneapolis earlier this week following backlash over how top officials responded to the shooting death of Alex Pretti by two Customs and Border Protection officers.
A recent call between federal officials in Minnesota, including U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, an Orthodox Jew, and Gregory Bovino, the leader of the Border Patrol, has raised concerns about anti-Semitism within the government. According to sources familiar with the conversation, Bovino allegedly used language that was offensive and disparaging towards Jews on the call.
The incident occurred just five days after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. Bovino was involved in planning a meeting to discuss immigration issues in the area and told Rosen, who observes the Sabbath, that he could not attend because of his religious practices. According to sources, Bovino responded with audible frustration and made remarks that included the phrase "chosen people" in a negative light.
One source described Bovino's comments as an "antisemitic rant." The New York Times first reported the incident. Reports of Bovino's conduct on the call were relayed to Attorney General Pam Bondi and others in the Department of Justice, as well as the White House.
This latest controversy surrounding Bovino comes at a time when the Trump administration has been pushing for policies aimed at countering antisemitism. In recent months, the Justice Department and the Department of Education have launched investigations into whether college campuses are protecting Jewish students during protests over the war in Gaza.
Bovino's behavior has sparked concerns within the government and among some federal prosecutors in Minnesota. His sometimes brusque manner had already raised eyebrows previously, including a federal judge who criticized his responses to protesters during deportation operations in Chicago.
In November, an appeals court paused a ruling by Judge Sara Ellis that limited the use of force by federal immigration agents in Chicago. Bovino was reassigned and relieved of his command in Minneapolis earlier this week following backlash over how top officials responded to the shooting death of Alex Pretti by two Customs and Border Protection officers.
this is super concerning... i mean, can't imagine working with someone who just goes off on a tangent like that in a meeting call 
. it's one thing to disagree or have a differing opinion, but completely another to make some kind of derogatory remark that could be hurtful to others. and to make matters worse, this is happening right now when the government is trying to address issues related to antisemitism... seems like a step back rather than forward 
. what's going on with the accountability for these officials? shouldn't we have better processes in place to prevent something like this from happening again?
. anyway, back to this news thing... can we talk about the immigration issues for a sec? it feels like there's always drama surrounding border control and i'm just like, what's the point of even having laws if nobody's gonna follow them? 
This is like so not okay with me! #NotOkayWithMe Gregory Bovino allegedly made some pretty nasty comments on that conference call 
and I am seriously disappointed in the top border patrol official. How could he be so ignorant & hurtful? 
It's like, come on, we're living in 2025 and we still got anti-Semitism issues? 
The fact that he said something about Jewish people being "chosen" in a bad light is just, no way! #NotGonnaStandForIt
#TimeForAccountability
I'm not surprised, to be honest. This kind of behavior has been going on for too long, and it's about time someone called out Bovino for his actions. I mean, come on, "chosen people" in a negative light? That's just disgusting. And let's not forget the fact that this incident happened after the shooting death of Renee Good, which is already a huge concern. It's like the government wants to make sure we know they're still racist at heart. 
gotta think about all these high-ups makin' waves with their mouths... think 'bout how that comment's gonna be perceived by people from all walks of life... makes me wonder if we're really movin' forward on those anti-semitism policies or just sweepin' it under the rug again 
Can you believe what's happening with our border patrol 
️? Gregory Bovino, the top official, made some seriously nasty comments about Jewish people on a conference call 
. It's like, come on dude, we're supposed to be building bridges, not walls 
. We should be focusing on finding solutions, not making hate speech 
. And what's up with the timing? Just when we're trying to tackle antisemitism and other issues, we got this guy causing more problems 
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. We deserve better from our government leaders 
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I mean come on, dude, we've been hearing about anti-Semitism and hate crimes for ages... shouldn't you know better? 
. What's even crazier is that this happened right after that shooting in Minneapolis 
. It just goes to show how messed up things can get when people don't take responsibility for their actions 
. And now he's been reassigned? Like, good riddance, I guess 
. But seriously, we need to make sure our leaders are held accountable for their words and actions 
. this whole thing stinks of systemic issues, but hey maybe we can finally get some real change going 
We should be promoting inclusivity and respect for everyone, regardless of their faith or background. 
We need to create a culture where everyone feels valued and safe. 
I'm glad Attorney General Pam Bondi and others are looking into this, but it's clear that some people in positions of power still have a lot to learn about being inclusive 
not sure how that's gonna go down. and btw, just 5 days after Renee Good's shooting, it feels so insensitive. should've been more considerate of Rosen's beliefs, ya know? 
. wonder if he'll be held accountable for this 
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