Gregory Bovino, the pugnacious face of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, is retiring this week amid controversy. The former Border Patrol leader, who personally lobbed tear gas into crowds and advocated for deporting 100 million people, says his only regret is not going far enough. His tenure ended abruptly after federal agents under his command killed two American citizens in Minneapolis.

Bovino's rise from mid-level Border Patrol official to a highly irregular position reporting directly to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reflected his hard-line views on immigration. Known for theatrical behavior and a double-breasted olive green coat that critics compared to SS garb, he earned both fierce loyalty from subordinates and institutional headaches from superiors. His 'turn and burn' tactics and disregard for protocol alienated many colleagues.

In recent interviews, Bovino lashed out at superiors as 'status quo' bureaucrats and mocked administration officials. Despite the public backlash, legal challenges, and accusations of discrimination, he maintains his aggressive approach was necessary. 'We wanted total border domination,' Bovino said, dismissing concerns about his extreme rhetoric. His retirement marks the end of a controversial chapter in immigration enforcement that left a trail of litigation and condemnation.