Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup

Mike Banks, the chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, has resigned, marking the latest departure from President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement operations. Banks announced his resignation to Fox News, stating it was "time" for him to leave and crediting himself for a decrease in border crossings since Trump's second term began. He asserted that he had guided the border from a state of insecurity to its most secure condition. Banks' resignation follows a pattern of high-profile departures from the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Previous departures include DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who was fired in March, and acting ICE head Todd Lyons, who announced his departure in April, both having faced pressure from Trump regarding immigration enforcement.

Michael Banks, the chief of US Border Patrol, announced his resignation on Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed his departure, which comes amid ongoing leadership changes within the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Banks stated his decision was due to it being "time" and expressed belief that he had improved border security. His resignation marks the latest in a series of shifts among officials responsible for implementing President Trump's immigration policies. The agency is responsible for securing national borders and has been involved in immigration operations in US cities.

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks announced his resignation on Thursday, marking another leadership change within the Department of Homeland Security. Banks stated his departure was due to it being "time," and expressed pride in his tenure, claiming he improved border security. His resignation comes as the Trump administration reportedly recalibrates its immigration policies. Banks led the agency heavily involved in the administration's immigration enforcement operations, including those conducted in American cities. The White House has not yet commented, and a replacement has not been named.