Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin snubbed the legendary former Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino during a press conference on Monday, saying he’s “never met the guy” and describing him as “irrelevant.”

Bovino resigned as Border Patrol Chief in March after he was pulled out of Minneapolis, following the fatal officer-involved shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The Trump Administration further withdrew hundreds of agents from Minneapolis and dampened immigration operations amid public outcry and violent riots in the aftermath of the incidents.

Since then, Bovino has been a vocal critic of the Trump Administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, led by new DHS Chief Markwayne Mullin, Border Czar Tom Homan, and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, who he argues have caved to the radical left.

In a recent interview with Vox Europa, Bovino describes Trump as “the best President I’ve ever worked for,” but slams Trump’s inner circle for not “providing him the ground truth.”

The “worst of the worst” strategy being pushed by top immigration officials, he argues, “is a mere one tactic in total spectrum immigration enforcement.”

“Tactics are not strategy and confusing the two at the political/bureaucratic level has produced disastrous results throughout history. ‘Worst of the Worst’ has its place in an immigration system already well under control where a tweak here or an arrest there will keep said system running efficiently,” he states. “We are nowhere near status quo now, and treating the current catastrophe facing our country is indicative of their status quo, unqualified bona fides in implementing an overarching immigration strategy.”

Bovino further argues that at least 100 million illegal aliens currently reside in the United States, pointing to past estimates, which have remained largely unchanged over the decades, and his experience as a 30-year Border Patrol veteran. “Understanding what middle America looks like in terms of illegal aliens, coupled with firsthand knowledge of the border, all juxtaposed against my own and current research, leads me to understand that 100 million illegal aliens live in the United States. This includes visa overstays and all types of illegal aliens,” he says. Remember, the United States was the world’s illegal alien dumping ground for 4 years under puppet Biden.”

Bovino has also been publicly critical of officials on social media and in various interviews.

During a press conference to discuss attacks against ICE agents and honor the heroes involved in the September 2025 sniper attack in Dallas, Texas, Mullin was asked about Bovino’s criticisms.

“I never met the guy. I never met the guy,” he said. When a reporter pressed him for a response, Mullin added, “No. He’s irrelevant to me. I don’t know who he is,” before moving on to another question.

WATCH:

Bovino responded to Mullin’s disregard, calling BS with a clip from AMC’s hit show Breaking Bad. “When you’re ready to fulfill @POTUS’ promise of mass deportations, let’s talk,” he wrote on X.

When you’re ready to fulfill @POTUS’ promise of mass deportations, let’s talk @SecMullinDHS https://t.co/IMmTcOrSab pic.twitter.com/uCZ9GfWdIF

— Gregory K Bovino (@GregoryKBovino) June 2, 2026

Bovino has become increasingly critical of the Department of Homeland Security and the Trump Administration’s handling of the mass deportation promises made on the campaign trail, especially in light of the insurrection at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey.

“I don’t know who’s holding these guys back, but basic riot control starts with gas. This should’ve been over in 15 minutes. We’re now on day three,” Bovino said last week in response to rioters obstructing traffic and clashing with ICE, while blasting Secretary Mullin as weak.

“Secretary Mullin’s inaction is putting his own agents, the facility, and the detained aliens at risk. Hesitation isn’t compassion — it’s dangerous weakness,” he said.

While speaking to The Gateway Pundit recently, Bovino slammed Markwayne Mullin, Tom Homan, and “most especially” Rodney Scott as “disastrous.”

“How has no one shown up for them in NJ? Who’s leading there? There’s no one in those chaotic crowds leading,” he said.

“Just WILLY NILLY doing the best they can. Poor agents hanging right out to dry while Mullin bounces a ball at DHS HQ and telephones about state and locals.”

Meanwhile, the clashes between rioters and law enforcement at of the ICE facility in New Jersey have continued since May 22, with leftwing terrorists violently assaulting federal agents.

(VIDEO) Democrat Senator Andy Kim Pepper Sprayed by ICE During Memorial Day Riot at ICE Facility

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