Why Mike Banks resigned as Trump's Border Patrol Chief amid ‘prostitution’ allegations – Explained

Naijaonpoint_ng | 15-05-2026 12:17pm |

Mike Banks has announced his resignation as the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, a decision made public shortly after a report by the Washington Examiner surfaced allegations involving prostitution. According to CBS News, Banks communicated his retirement to agency employees on Thursday, stating his intention to return to Texas. His tenure as Border Patrol Chief lasted approximately a year and a half, during which he oversaw various operations and initiatives within the agency.

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