Gregory Bovino is the only sector chief in the Border Patrol whose social media profile features a gun. His photo contrasts sharply with the usual images of other officials. Bovino holds a tricked-out M4 rifle in a way that some veteran colleagues find absurd. However, his performative image aligns with his pivotal role in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement strategy, as he is actively directing Border Patrol operations in Los Angeles, where tactical teams are operating far from traditional border zones.
Bovino's photo presents him in a heroic light, cradling an M4 rifle, embodying personal bravado while eliciting critique from CBP veterans for its absurdity.
Bovino's role reflects an aggressive immigration enforcement strategy, as he directs tactical Border Patrol operations far from the traditional border areas into urban settings.
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