Union-backed Ronald Vitiello will head up Border Patrol

Published January 31, 2017 11:08pm ET



President Trump has appoined Ronald Vitiello to head up the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to a tweet from the immigration agency.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Vitiello as U.S. Border Patrol Chief—KM #HonorFirst,” wrote acting commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan.

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