By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
Border Patrol has a new leader under President Trump’s administration.
Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan named his replacement, Ron Vitiello, according to the agency’s Twitter account on Tuesday.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Vitiello as U.S. Border Patrol Chief,” McAleenan wrote.
The National Border Patrol Council – the agents’ union – supported the appointment of Vitiello, who had endorsed Trump during the election.
Vitiello joined Border Patrol more than 30 years ago and most recently served as CBP’s executive assistance commissioner for operations support.
Vitiello briefly served as acting Border Patrol chief and also had the role of deputy chief in the Obama administration.
No Senate confirmation is required.
Mark Morgan resigned as Border Patrol chief less than a week ago.
