The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Rodney Scott as commissioner of CBP in a 51-46 party-line vote, despite accusations he helped cover up the death of a migrant in federal custody.
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is solidifying its immigration and border security team with the appointment of key figures to implement his hard-line policies.
President-elect Donald Trump has named Rodney Scott, a former U.S. Border Patrol chief, as his pick to lead CBP.
The Biden administration pushed out Rodney S. Scott, chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, after less than two years on the job.
Rodney S. Scott has been named chief patrol agent of the Border Patrol’s Grand Forks Sector in North Dakota.
Ortiz, who joined the Border Patrol in May 1991, most recently served as the agency’s Del Rio sector chief.
The Trump administration has chosen Rodney Scott to lead the U.S. Border Patrol, replacing Carla Provost, who is retiring.
Carla Provost, first woman to lead the U.S. Border Patrol and one of the longest serving members of President Trump’s administration, is about to step down.
