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Trump Admin Announces Pete Vasquez as New Border Patrol Chief
By Just the News · Jun 1, 2026 · Politics, News, National

Trump Admin Announces Pete Vasquez as New Border Patrol Chief

The United States Customs and Border Protection announced Monday the appointment of Rosario “Pete” Vasquez as the new Chief of U.S. Border Patrol. The move comes after former Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks resigned last month to spend time with his family and return to his Texas ranch. Banks began serving in the post in January 2025.