Former Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is considering a run for the White House in 2028.
Bovino, who retired from the Border Patrol in March after a three-decade career, confirmed this week that a presidential bid is under consideration. Though he retired, he has alluded to being forced out by the Administration in interviews. Speaking to NewsNation on Monday, he described the effort as exploratory but indicated he could formally launch a campaign if the pieces fall into place.
“If it all comes together,” Bovino said, he would consider entering the race.
Fueling speculation is the recent launch of a Bovino 2028 website featuring campaign branding and the slogan “Men Fight Back,” suggesting preparations for a possible national political effort are already underway.
Bovino became one of the most prominent officials associated with President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. During his time with the Border Patrol, he frequently appeared in media coverage of immigration enforcement operations and became known for his hands-on participation in raids and border security initiatives.
Supporters praised Bovino as a no-nonsense lawman willing to aggressively enforce immigration laws, while critics viewed him as a symbol of authoritarian and inhumane policies.
Earlier this year, following the fatal shooting of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti during an encounter involving federal agents, reports indicated Bovino had been reassigned to California. The incident drew national scrutiny and sparked debate about law enforcement tactics and accountability.
The incident generated widespread criticism and even prompted comments from President Trump, who appeared to distance himself somewhat from Bovino’s approach.
“He’s a pretty out there kind of a guy,” Trump said at the time. “And in some cases that’s good. Maybe it wasn’t good here.”
Bovino remains a well-received figure among many immigration hawks and conservative activists.
Any potential 2028 campaign would face significant hurdles. Bovino has never held elected office and would be competing in what is already shaping up to be a crowded field.
President Trump has repeatedly praised Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential successors, describing the pair as an “unbeatable” future ticket. Other prominent Republican governors, senators and administration officials are also widely expected to explore presidential bids.
Border security remains one of the GOP’s most important issues, and Bovino’s long career in law enforcement could appeal to voters seeking an outsider candidate with direct experience on the front lines of immigration policy.
With a campaign website already live and a national profile built on a defining political issue of the past decade, the former Border Patrol chief appears to be in a unique position to make the leap leap from law enforcement into the Executive Branch.
READ NEXT: Minneapolis Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino Reassigned
