U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks abruptly resigned just 16 months into his tenure, with the Department of Homeland Security confirming his immediate departure. Banks, a close ally of President Donald Trump and former Texas border czar under Greg Abbott, played a major role in enforcing the administration’s hardline immigration policies.
Sources pointed to internal tensions and renewed scrutiny surrounding past personal conduct allegations dating back to management roles before 2023, though no formal charges were filed. In his farewell statement, Banks thanked Trump and Border Patrol agents, insisting that America’s border security mission would continue uninterrupted.
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