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Top border patrol official sparks concern among Americans as clip of salute goes viral
- Greg Bovino faces widespread scrutiny after a Minneapolis salute by Border Patrol agents sparked online comparisons to Nazi imagery.
- Critics linked Bovino’s uniform and salute to fascist imagery while Minneapolis grappled with ICE-related violence this month.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom joined the debate, calling Bovino’s gesture 'Nazi-coded' in a social media post.
- The thread of allegations followed a spate of Minneapolis incidents involving immigration enforcement and protests this January.
- Bovino has led ICE operations in multiple raids, drawing criticism over tactics used against protesters and journalists.
- Protests escalated after the fatal shooting of a nurse by an ICE agent, fueling debate on enforcement methods.
- Bovino defended the actions of agents while acknowledging consequences in light of public vilification.
- The mini-timeline notes ICE operations spanned late December 2025 to late January 2026 amid protests.
- The piece ties Bovino’s public reception to broader national discourse on immigration policy and law enforcement.
- The article compiles reactions from various social media users, politicians, and observers about the salute gesture.
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