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They’re gone? Really gone?

President Donald Trump’s invasion of Chicago with Border Patrol agents has seemingly fizzled out for now.

Here’s a bit of advice from a longtime political observer: If Trump or his minions at the Department of Homeland Security claim success at anything, check it out.

News of the Border Patrol’s departure broke in much the same way as its arrival, without much explanation or justification. But Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino and the agents he commanded in the operation known as Operation Midway Blitz are gone, although some sources say the operation is not over. Bovino and agents may return in the spring.

For now, the general response in Chicago is “good riddance,” but the Border Patrol is merely taking its dan

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