US Border Patrol ​Chief Michael Banks Resigns

Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the chief’s exit on Thursday.
Published: 5/14/2026, 3:40:20 PM EDT
US Border Patrol ​Chief Michael Banks Resigns
Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks speaks to reporters during the visit to the U.S.-Mexico border by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Sunland Park, N.M., on Feb. 3, 2025. (Andres Leighton/AP Photo)

U.S. Border Patrol ​Chief Michael Banks resigned from his position on May 14.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the chief’s exit to The Epoch Times on Thursday.

“We thank U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks for his decades of service to this country and congratulate him on his second retirement after returning to serve during one of the most challenging periods for border security,” Scott wrote in a statement to the Epoch Times.

“During his time as Chief, the border was transformed from chaos to the most secure border ever recorded. We wish him and his family well.”

This is a breaking story and will be updated.