Trump Admin Announces Pete Vasquez as New Border Patrol Chief

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In this Just the News article, the Trump administration announced Rosario “Pete” Vasquez as the new chief of the U.S. Border Patrol.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Vasquez’s appointment on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Vasquez replaces former Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who resigned last month to spend time with his family and return to his Texas ranch.
Banks had been serving in the position since January 2025.
CBP said Vasquez has more than 26 years of experience with the Border Patrol.
His background includes leadership assignments along the southwest border, northern border, international posts, and CBP headquarters.
Vasquez said his priorities will be supporting agents, strengthening operational capabilities, and keeping the Border Patrol effective.
He is expected to lead more than 20,000 Border Patrol agents and professional staff.
CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott praised Vasquez as a “Border Patrol agent’s agent” who understands the mission from direct experience.