Border Patrol chief and agents are leaving Minneapolis after a Trump-Frey immigration talk, amid federal-local tensions.

Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino and several agents are expected to leave Minneapolis on January 26, 2026, according to multiple reports. The departure follows a conversation between Mayor Jacob Frey and President Donald Trump on immigration enforcement, with Trump praising the exchange. The exact reasons and scope of the move were not disclosed, and no official statement has been released by the Border Patrol or Department of Homeland Security. The shift reflects ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local authorities, particularly in cities with sanctuary policies. No disruption to border operations has been reported.