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Trump Administration Names Rosario Vasquez As New U.S. Border Patrol Chief
On June 1, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection named Rosario "Pete" Vasquez as the next chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, putting him in charge of federal border security operations nationwide.[1]
He will oversee nearly 20,000 Border Patrol agents and professional staff across U.S. land borders and coastal waters.[1] Vasquez previously led the Border Patrol's Blaine Sector in Washington state and has more than 26 years of service in multiple operational and leadership roles.[1]
He succeeds former Chief Mike Banks, who retired in May 2026 after leading the agency during President Donald Trump's second administration.[1]
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- On June 1, 2026, CBP announced Rosario 'Pete' Vasquez as the next chief of the U.S. Border Patrol.
- Vasquez will oversee nearly 20,000 Border Patrol agents and professional staff across U.S. land borders and coastal waters.
- He previously led the Border Patrol's Blaine Sector in Washington state and has more than 26 years of service in multiple operational and leadership roles.
- Vasquez succeeds former Chief Mike Banks, who retired in May 2026 after leading the agency during President Donald Trump's second administration.
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June 02, 2026