US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks Resigns Amid DHS Leadership Shake-up
Mike Banks, the Chief of the US Border Patrol, has announced his resignation after 37 years of service, marking another significant departure within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This move follows the recent exits of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her top adviser Corey Lewandowski in March, as well as the resignation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons. In an interview with Fox News, Banks stated that it was time to step down, claiming he had successfully steered the agency from a chaotic state to achieving what he described as the most secure border in the country's history. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott praised Banks for his decades of service and his role in transforming border security during a challenging period. The series of high-profile resignations indicates a broader restructuring or cleaning house within the DHS leadership following the political changes earlier this year. Representatives for the DHS did not immediately provide comment on the situation.
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