Former Border Patrol Commander Mocked in CPAC Interview

The Good Liars host Jason Selvig pranked ex-Trump official Gregory Bovino at the conservative conference.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:22am

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In a video that has gone viral, comedian Jason Selvig of The Good Liars interviewed former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Selvig appeared to mock Bovino's short stature by squatting down to be eye-to-eye with the ex-Trump official, who seemed oblivious to the prank.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the tendency of some conservative figures to avoid being photographed or interviewed alongside 'normal'-sized individuals, potentially as a way to conceal their own physical attributes. It also reflects the combative and confrontational tone that has become common at CPAC and other right-wing political events.

The details

In the video, Selvig can be seen squatting down to match Bovino's height as he interviews the former Border Patrol commander. Bovino appears unaware of the comedic intent behind Selvig's actions, politely thanking him at the end of the brief exchange.

  • The incident occurred last week at CPAC in Washington, D.C.

The players

Jason Selvig

A comedian and co-host of the political prank show The Good Liars.

Gregory Bovino

A former Border Patrol commander who has been a vocal supporter of former President Trump.

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What they’re saying

“Thank you so much for talking with us. I appreciate it.”

— Jason Selvig, Comedian

“Thank you.”

— Gregory Bovino, Former Border Patrol Commander

The takeaway

This incident at CPAC highlights the growing trend of political figures on the right engaging in confrontational and sometimes mocking behavior, which can further divide an already polarized political landscape.