Former Border Patrol chief Ron Vitiello holds event to commence Virginia Senate race
Former Border Patrol Chief Launches Senate Campaign in Virginia
A career federal law enforcement agent who oversaw the Border Patrol during the Trump administration is set to hold his first major Senate campaign event in Virginia. Ronald “Ron” Vitiello, running as a Republican, aims to unseat incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) in the upcoming election.
Vitiello, who served as chief of the Border Patrol under President Trump, expressed his excitement about launching his campaign, stating, “After 34 years serving our country as a Border Patrol agent, culminating in leading the agency as chief under President Trump’s administration, I learned that some things are worth fighting for.”
The campaign event, held at the Athenaeum in Alexandria, Virginia, welcomed Vitiello’s family and friends. He is one of eight Republicans competing for the nomination, positioning himself as the candidate to “Make America Safe.”
Vitiello highlighted the pressing issues facing the country, including inflation, attacks on the Constitution, hyperpoliticized schools, a collapsing rule of law, and the current border crisis. He emphasized the need for commonsense conservative leadership to restore the nation.
Having joined the Border Patrol in 1985, Vitiello worked in various roles before being appointed as Border Patrol chief in 2017. Although not a Senate-confirmed position, Vitiello’s leadership was crucial in shaping border security policies.
During a Senate hearing in 2018, Vitiello defended the importance of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in national security, countering calls for its abolition by Democrats.
Vitiello filed the necessary paperwork in May to run for office and has been actively fundraising. The Virginia Senate race is currently rated as solidly Democratic by The Cook Political Report.
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