Border Patrol chief to resign, as DHS cleans house following Noem-Lewandowski exit

US Border Patrol chief Mike Banks announced Thursday that he was stepping down from his position, as the Department of Homeland Security has been cleaning house in the wake of ex-Secretary Kristi Noem’s exit.

“It’s just time,” Banks told Fox News’ Bill Melugin. “I feel like I got the ship back on course. From the least secure, disastrous, chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen. Time to pass the reins, 37 years is time to enjoy the family and life.”

Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks is quitting: “I feel ike i got the ship back on course” AP

Noem and Lewandowski exited DHS in March. Eric Held/Facebook

The departure follows the resignation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons.

Noem and her top adviser Corey Lewandowski left DHS in March.

Reps for DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment.