Border Patrol chief Michael Banks announces sudden retirement

Published May 14, 2026 11:46am ET | Updated May 15, 2026 11:54am ET



Michael Banks, the national chief of the Border Patrol, announced in a letter to employees Thursday that he will retire from his post.

His resignation comes after a Washington Examiner investigation into unethical behavior as a federal agent, according to four sources familiar with the matter.

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