US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns
"It's just time," he told Fox News, adding that his resignation is effective immediately.
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""It's just time.""
— Michael Banks , Executive
""I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure disastrous chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen.""
— Michael Banks , Executive
""It is time for me to retire and return home to Texas to focus on my family and ranch.""
— Michael Banks , Executive
""Thanking him for his decades of service to this country.""
— Rodney Scott , Executive
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Greg Abbott is the Governor of Texas.
Greg Bovino led immigration operations in Minnesota and was a prominent figure in President Trump's immigration policies.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
Kristi Noem is the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
Michael Banks is the chief of US Customs and Border Patrol who recently announced his resignation.
Rodney Scott is the commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection.
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"It's just time," he told Fox News, adding that his resignation is effective immediately.
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