Las Vegas, Nevada — Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino was asked to leave a popular Las Vegas sports bar last week amid ongoing scrutiny following his reassignment from federal operations in Minneapolis, according to multiple reports.
Bovino, 55, was spotted drinking at the multi-level Bottled Blonde sports bar on the Las Vegas Strip days after he was removed from overseeing federal immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis. A representative for the venue confirmed to reporters that Bovino was escorted out after staff became aware of his presence, citing safety concerns for patrons.
“Upon becoming aware of the individual’s presence, the patron was asked to leave the premises and was escorted out by staff in accordance with venue policy,” the establishment said, adding that it reserves the right to refuse service and does not engage in political activity or affiliations.
Video footage circulated online showing Bovino chugging wine with a group of young men inside the bar on Jan. 30. Photographs later showed him walking the Strip with the same group after being asked to leave. Bovino has not publicly commented on the incident.
Bovino previously led Border Patrol operations in Minneapolis, where federal officers fatally shot protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti last month during clashes involving ICE and Border Patrol agents. He was replaced on Jan. 27 by Border Czar Tom Homan. President Trump later told NBC News that a “softer touch” was needed in Minnesota.
Polling suggests public unease with aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. A recent NPR/Marist survey found 65 percent of respondents believe federal agents have gone too far.
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