President Joe Biden has accepted the resignation of the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the federal agency in charge of border security, according to the White House.
Customs and Border Protection, the federal agency in charge of border security, according to the White House.had initially refused to step down from his job after a request by the Biden administration, an official from the Department of Homeland Security told NBC News.
On Saturday night, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Biden had accepted Magnus' resignation and thanked him for his service to the agency. The statement included a copy of Magnus' resignation letter, dated Saturday. "Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Senate confirmed Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection over the past year. It has been a privilege and honor to be part of your administration," the letter said. "I am submitting my resignation effective immediately but wish you and your administration the very best going forward.", 62, oversees more than 60,000 employees whose missions focus on counterterrorism, border security and trade enforcement.
In mid-September, NBC News reported there was friction between the Biden White House and senior DHS officials over how to handle immigration,This article was originally published on
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