Border Patrol Commander Under Fire for Telling Journalist He Wants to See Her “Bustling Around” a Kitchen
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A bizarre late-night social media exchange between U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and investigative journalist Amanda Moore has drawn sharp criticism after the federal official told the reporter he would “love to see” her performing domestic duties for him.
The incident began on X (formerly Twitter) late Wednesday when Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker called for Bovino’s removal, writing, “Gregory Bovino has to go.” Bovino, who has been leading controversial federal immigration crackdowns in cities like Chicago and Minneapolis, replied directly to the governor, sarcastically offering to meet for a “sugar-free slice of heirloom apple pie – on me!”
Amanda Moore, a journalist known for her reporting on far-right extremism and who has extensively covered Bovino’s tactical operations, quoted the post, noting the commander was “offering to meet Gov. Pritzker for pie.”
Bovino then engaged Moore directly in a series of posts that quickly turned personal. After a strange correction regarding the spelling of “heirloom,” Moore ironically replied, “Commander it would be my honor, just tell me where to go.”
Bovino responded with the comment that has sparked the latest wave of backlash: “I’d love to see you bustling around the gubner’s kitchen fixing us a pie. I truly would.”
Objections
Critics immediately condemned the remarks as unprofessional and sexist, questioning the judgment of a high-ranking federal law enforcement official engaging in what appeared to be “drunk tweeting” during a public relations crisis.
Tim Miller, a political analyst, highlighted the absurdity of the situation, posting that the commander was “currently drunk tweeting about how he wants a woman reporter to make him a pie.”
Others pointed to the exchange as further evidence of the “frat house” culture Bovino is accused of fostering within the specialized units he commands. Observers noted that while Moore attempted to de-escalate or mock the interaction with sarcasm, Bovino’s pivot to imagery of a female journalist “bustling around” a kitchen to serve men was intended to demean her professional standing.
Background Info
Greg Bovino has become a polarizing figure in federal law enforcement. Formerly the sector chief in El Centro, California, he was effectively removed from that command in 2023 but resurfaced as a key leader in recent federal “surge” operations. He has faced intense scrutiny for his aggressive tactics, including the use of tear gas on protesters in Chicago and a highly publicized operation in Minneapolis that resulted in two fatal shootings by agents under his command.
Bovino has also been criticized for his personal conduct, including a “Nazi aesthetic” controversy regarding his choice of outerwear and a history of combative social media behavior.
Amanda Moore is a widely read freelance journalist who gained prominence for spending 11 months undercover within the “MAGA” movement and far-right circles. Her recent reporting has focused on the ground-level impact of Bovino’s immigration enforcement surges, documenting alleged civil rights violations and the militarization of federal agents in American cities.
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