Border Realities: From Ambush to Advocacy | Episode 219 | Phil in the Blanks Podcast

In this gripping episode, Dr. Phil delves into the life and experiences of Victor Avila, a retired special agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Avila’s journey spans international borders, legal battles, and personal resilience. Join us as we navigate the complexities of border security, human rights, and the resilience of those who serve on the front lines. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by officers like Victor Avila and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
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[@joshuamitchell5481]

Thank you sir. The movie Sound of Freedom should be watched by all.

[@lindiemallory6796]

I'm 62 yr old lady I seen the movie but in 1989 was shot nxt to my heart just a freak accident

[@tamiboley1529]

Thank you doctor Phil for being willing to report this.

[@Bee89301]

Thank You Mr. Victor Avila for your courage, bravery and wisdom! You are true warrior and patriot of America. May God bless and protect You ❤🙏🇺🇸

[@joshkordecki1657]

R

[@angelamiller6524]

The border is no joke! I live in Texas and know people trying to protect the border. I addressed this on Facebook 3 years ago and got annihilated with horrific comments! Thank God for Governor Abbott 🙌

[@Dee-nap3]

Yes, thank you, Governor Greg Abbott❣️🙏❤️

[@wednesdayschild3627]

I think G abbot talks a good game. I live in Colorado. These Texas fencing companies are full of cheap labor and take Colorado citizen business. If Abbot was sincere, he would do something about Texas that hire illegal labor.

[@ellennit]

Thanks for not backing down. And you're still here telling your truth on the border issues. TY 🩵💙

[@oskarkarrera]

KZbin Mostly the head people that run this show God The Holly Spirit Jesus Christ Of Nazareth You will kneel to his feet

[@MyBg59]

Stand strong. Your state is on the front lines. I'm thankful for your principled passion and faith to do what's right. 🖐💪🙏

[@Letsfaceitwithkelly]

Thank you Victor! You are a hero! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@GEM.Official]

Mr. Avila... I'm so sorry for the loss of your partner and sincerely appreciate your service and his sacrifice. It may not be much but I am very proud and grateful for you and those like you. Thank you. ❤

[@gatormcklusky5850]

this entire story is not true, Didn't happen this way.

[@mervtoler4937]

@@gatormcklusky5850let’s get some facts…what do you know that’s true?

[@MrHMFIC9604]

@@gatormcklusky5850 Go away my guy.

[@RickyKing390]

Jumping 0:12 0:12

[@RickyKing390]

Xdr CDC hitting bgyhb for the plan to 6 0:12

[@SuperAZPatriot]

Love Victor glad you were able to talk with Dr.Phil in air. When he spoke about his visit to the border I felt like he was saying that it wasn’t as bad as we thought. We all know it is worse than what we think. I want you to go to Washington…never give up the fight

[@sammiehazlett7004]

Vote trump. Fight and vote Red

[@marthalopez1149]

Kamala do not care about the Border she put Americans on a high Risk

[@andromedanative6677]

Wow, blown away, men like you are few and far between, thank you so much for your service, prayers for your partner and friend. You are the Echelon of the of what this country can produce in fearless men and you make me proud to be American once again. Your mission is far from done, seems God has plans for you to educate and strengthen this country and America is so lucky to have you at this most critical time, you are so brave, thank you, thank you. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@rebeccamiller1741]

Wow what a lovely articulate gentleman Mr Avila is ...

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@elviciosodelavida]

Lol micro aggression

[@cherylmast]

That’s what you got from all of this?

[@MarySpratt-m7y]

This is absolutely the most eye opening interview I’ve seen in a very long time. We very very rarely get an honest look at what is actually going on with our emigration and border security policy it’s absolutely appalling

[@jancoyote52]

Thank you for your courage unmasking this travesty.

[@LindaBarton777]

Sadly tis man speaks truth. God bless him from west Texas

[@oskarkarrera]

Dont ever say sadly or find & xcuse to say sadly is a cursed word Try He is trying righteously The truth is NEVER SAD

[@madelineharkins5643]

Dr.Phil I'm so glad you are getting this info out on your own network. Why in the hell is our govt. so useless? I think greed is fueling this on all levels. Why isnt the MSM covering this everyday?! I pray for our our country!

[@PaulaSanders-tp1wr]

They are all involved,This is a invasion in America and China is importing fentanyl through Mexico America isn’t safe anymore, and public schools are not safe neither, read the book blood money by Peter Schweitzer.

[@laever1804]

MSM has been pumping propaganda for the Progressives (aka Communists), screaming racism, bigotry, islama phobia and every other terrible term they can come up with, to convince Americans that we should be ashamed of our "privilege". Once you know their code words, you can see who is trying to destroy the country from within. Remember all the Democrats going to the border and making all kinds of horrible accusations against Trump because he was trying to protect the country from invasion??? Remember, they fought against the wall, the "remain in Mexico" policy. Remember all the Democrats deciding they would be "Sanctuary" cities?? Which means, if you cross the border illegally, come to our city, we will protect you from being sent back??? It is like saying we are a Sanctuary City for criminals. Anyone, like some of my ancestors, who want to come, need to come through legal channels. AND want to become assimilated into the American Society. The same people who are for open borders are the same ones burning the American flag during demonstrations. Enemies from within, inviting more enemies without.

[@michaelfrazier9003]

Our government is not useless. Our government has been subverted. The soft coup has already happened.

[@joannschmidt4253]

Good question !!!

[@sammiehazlett7004]

Vote red. Trump against corruption.

[@lindawarner7496]

Dr Phil is a true American

[@Kwesekara1672]

and patriot.

[@AmericaFirstChic721]

Wake up. He's pleading for President Trump to throw a white flag to the people who are allowing the absolute destruction of this country. He's no hero or patriot!!!!

[@Dawnfinn03]

Sometimes I question it because he’s friends with Oprah

[@bambampk4052]

Mr. Victor Avila will, God willing, will be a member of Congress. Better yet, he would replace worthless Mayorkas as the Secretary of Homeland Security. May it be God Almighty's will!

[@laever1804]

Yes!! 100% agree!

[@jonjohnsonpoolspa]

YES & AMEN !! MAY THE TRUTH COME OUT !!!!

[@kabucha10]

Dr. Phil patronized Trump. I think he is fooling himself if he doesn’t see how dangerous Trump is. Trump has created the Separation in this country so he can gain power.He keeps saying Democrats are evil that is really dangerous!

[@kabucha10]

How to down load book on Audible

[@Yeoldepimpe]

Got my support 100%

[@Stacy-tb5ou]

Please don’t stop until everyone knows

[@butterfliesarefreetofly6964]

Criminals get more deals than the victims!! It’s disgusting & sickening !!! I used to be for people coming through the border. Not anymore. I was for them for maybe a year & a half. All of these crimes changed my mind…

[@laever1804]

If someone breaks the law to come in, by definition that is criminal. We have a border for a reason, and ports of entry for a reason. Part of my family is Native Miami Indian, other parts are immigrants. Those who were immigrants came here LEGALLY. We are not a country if there are no secure borders. Europe is making the same mistakes.

[@vicm6561]

Hope you realize this is the democrats plan and will not be voting for Biden or any democrat!

[@RoxannGeier]

Legal they need to come here LEGALLY

[@kdj703]

Just subscribed Dr Phil 😊 Thanks for covering this and continuing to do so

[@imaginhoneychurch6025]

How can 100000 children go missing? And what fresh hell do they get 'peddled' to? 💔

[@scottfarner5100]

They didn't it's a right wing lie.

[@Brenda-lz2vp]

​@@scottfarner5100Ño it isn't!

[@scottfarner5100]

@@Brenda-lz2vp Yes it is. They are not missing the Right does nothing but lie. They are not missing, your puppet masters made it up.

[@stealth922]

They take them from other countries and we have thousands of children that disappear in the United States as well. They get declared as Runaways. It is a major problem in the United States we have some very sick people the go after children. Amazingly enough in one of the most messed up parts of the world they don't have problems with children disappearing. They run around and play and they always come back. No one tries to steal the kids or assault the kids. As messed up as some of these third world countries are they have enough decent people that these things don't happen. The country of Zimbabwe as oppressive and racist is that country is I can tell you firsthand they take care of the children and you don't have to worry about people kidnapping them. We can't say that here in the United States and that's just appalling when you think about it. We are light years ahead of them and yet we are so far behind at the same time

[@RoxannGeier]

Since FBJ america is the top country for trafficking

[@ntme333]

First Thank you sir fir your dedication to America and your partner, 2nd, am deeply sorry for your loss and pain, 3rd, could this cartel be in NYC because I've heard of violet dismemberings in ny?

[@ntme333]

There's been a few in ny city and one on island, these people are coming here by cartels, the one waiting to go through an app are in mexico. You van go to freight bar news and find it

[@PeteSambolin]

Unbelievable… but that is the ugly truth… thank you guys for opening our eyes…

[@tanyad.2180]

I could be wrong but common sense tells me that people in the placement system are deliberately loosing the documentation for easy misplacement of people/things for favor and or funds.

[@williampool3080]

I would like to ask Victor Avila if you could shed any more information on the cartels movement between Odessa Texas and monahans Texas. I'll try to get the book of his. Thank you in advance.

[@Brenda-lz2vp]

I am a retired RN and w9rked at a federàl prison for 20. years had a patient that was Los Zetos, he told me about the violence toward enemies, çhopped into peices etc

[@donnawagar4955]

Awesome pod cast ! Loved what you said at the end! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

[@hammerhead957]

Dr Phil, I really appreciate your nonbiased interview style. Thank you for creating Merit Street

[@Celimar-369infinity]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for your service Victor Avila protecting our country. God bless you and protect you!

[@BJeromeMotteSr]

Thank you Dr Phil for bringing this to light. Lots of Americans still think this isn’t happening or it’s being overstated. This is massive problem that could cripple our country in many ways if we don’t stop it now.

[@shugstobin7331]

All though you still do scandalous shows, your work lately Dr. Phil has been amazing bc the truth matters and I think episodes like this expose the lies.

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Overall he’s a good man!

[@KarenT-kh6sy]

I think no matter the subject matter, he's always tried to help, to be a voice of reason.

[@cassiewatson6308]

He had to create his own platform Merit Media, to do the meaningful work. The network he is under contract to determine the content there.

[@wandaberry998]

Dr Phil contract with Oprah finally expired. Now, he owns his on show/network. You are seeing reruns of Dr Phil on "sorry Oprah's" network. I think she owns the rights to Dr. PHILS old shows that was all showed on her OWN network. Oprah is the one that discovered Dr Phil and gave him a show on her network.

[@FORTHEBY_BY]

Thank you SO MUCH for your service to this country! Thank you, Dr. Phil, for using your platform to show the TRUTH. A vote for Harris is a vote for more of the same!

[@lori64lg]

Outstanding book!

[@jeans4887]

Victor needs to speak at a Trump Rally. People need to be made aware. Talking to those that are in the middle or left leaning are blind to this.

[@teresabarnes-matych]

Thank you Sir for your Courage and Honesty! My good friend shares the name Avila and we live very near Avila Beach. The Avilas are Good people in my community ❣️ 🙏GODSPEED🙏

[@joshuawoodyard7556]

Holy crap. How has this interview not gone mainstream and viral.

[@dennishess2046]

It's called the Fake News and Democrats. They don't want you to know this.

[@hammer9151]

You probably don't realize the stigma you carry by your association to Oprah... For myself i've seen through that now and realize you are not anything like her and appreciate you.

[@CherylBerryl]

NONE of this EVER would have even happened if the agents superior hadn't FORCED them to make that trip! And if that "superior" DIDN'T know what was going down with cartel on those road ways, then he apparently DIDN'T know his job! And should NEVER have when held that position in the first place! He put his agents lives on the line, killing one, & almost killing the other. I cannot even imagine the level of CPTSD this man has, even to this day! I pray he got help for that, because it's literally Life Altering!!! My intuition tells me that some corrupt stuff was going on between Federal law enforcement "higher ups", & the cartel! That led those POS that Murdered & maimed those agents to get off the way they did! And as far as the Human Trafficking going on at the border, Our current administration IS AIDING & ABETTING the cartels that are All Involved in IT! And Everyone in the KNOW, KNOWS the TRUTH!!!! And Whistle Blower Tara Roades has been sounding the alarm & testifying before Congress about it all!!!! All that INCOMPETENT [p]RESIDENT had to do, was Do NOTHING! when he came into office, & we wouldn't be in this position like we are now!!! Aiding & Abetting these cartels IS TREASON!!!!! Yet he & his administration continue to get away with it all!!!! There is NO JUSTICE SYSTEM in the United States America ANY LONGER!!!

[@davek4792]

He is a very good man. Thank you sir for your service! We really need more people like you in the government! Hopefully you can wake them up!

[@barbaracrump457]

Thank you for trying to inform people of the truth. Hope all will listen

[@shellymorris9050]

Love this guy! His strength is incredible. God Bless him & his family. I have followed him for years. An American Hero

[@WILDJaeger]

The question we should ask is: Does Kamala (The Border Czar) know any of this? These are the questions Trump should ask her during their debate. See if she knows any of this info….

[@whendis.roberts9903]

This sucks about the Children. Disturbing. What kind of Parent allows their Kid in A Country without the Parents being with them. Where is all your high tech gear that can use to fund these Kids.

[@vicm6561]

What kind of country hands off children WITHOUT a back ground check ? Biden administration has knowingly done this !

[@sammiehazlett7004]

This is because of Harris

[@lindabutler5892]

I read his book when it first came out, it is a page turner, I don't couldn't put it down.

[@paulinagoodman5340]

😮 I became part of DHS as a Paramedic at the age of 39, am am 62 now, I hope they have taken me off their list, I never knew they were so corrupt😢

[@Di_McAlvarado]

Wow He’s saying the truth!

[@jK-xn9bn]

God help us! Thank you for the truth.

[@carolynkeiser5545]

Thank you

[@DanielBoyle-e2u]

Thank you for all of your service Mr. Avila. Such a shame that we have so many talented American's that are being held back. Dr. Phil I have always loved your old show, you have really stepped it up a notch.. we need more good people to step forward to save America.

[@TracyNiles-t7d]

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD BE AS WORRIED AND SCARED AS I AM.✝️🇺🇲❤️♾️

[@mistybihler1424]

Not scared. Ready.

[@cindylopez5599]

My brother died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2022. He was not a drug addict. He had got attacked by a homeless man, With a sledge hammer. The man was trying to steal his Scooter. We know the doctor had stopped his pain medication. He told me he was still in so much pain. With a broken elbow and other injuries. It was eight weeks after the attack. Is that he passed.

[@cassiewatson6308]

So sorry for your loss. 😢

[@whendis.roberts9903]

How can I help find these Children?

[@sammiehazlett7004]

Vote trump is the hope

[@robintemple7651]

Let us all pray for common sense.

[@RobertGuzauskas]

The Assistant Secretary of Health & Human Services is Admiral, "Rachel" L. Levine an admitted Transvestite.

[@kentallen2324]

Thank you Dr. Phill for all you are doing for our country.

[@Pine4205]

TY.

[@bambampk4052]

What many fail to realize is that even this is used by God to clearly see what is in the hearts of the people. "Let the evildoer still do evil, and the filthy still be filthy, and the righteous still do right, and the holy still be holy." (Revelation 22:11)

[@laneywuzhere]

No wonder they are making demands. They paid to get here. No matter they're reason, illegal is illegal and our country is suffering sadly from this.

[@DELRAYDISH]

Madness . DHS & This Administration ! Lock them up

[@DanielBoyle-e2u]

Dr. Phil, you look like you are just about ready to pull the rest of those hairs out of your head. Bless you sir. Great video.

[@darlenebertocci4631]

What the eff does that mean about his hair???

[@MariYam-ll5lo]

Lost.children!!! Accountability for this administration!!!😢

[@SheilaTaylor-j4n]

Mr Avila thank you for all you do. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I’m a born and raised Texan and know of the influx of illegals. I’m sorry for the loss of your partner. God bless you and prayers 🙏🏻 for your safety.

[@robhautala2520]

Thank you and all that try to keep America safe. It's common sense that your constitutional duty that you are all trying to do. Our own leaders are against keeping us safe. We must have the military come in to protect us. Its beyond lawlessness to see our leaders rant, give ongoing speeches, spend billions when were in debt by trillions for another country to be safe.

[@kimed7628]

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are responsible for these 400,000 children! I cry for these babies.😢

[@morelightpm457]

THANK YOU for putting this out and verifying from a border agent who is of Latino descent backing 100% what Trump espouses about the border control and immigration, instead of the LEFT saying it's trumps racist rhetoric

[@andreroger5323]

this what happen when hair sniffers are in control

[@richardromero8867]

Thank you for your service and protecting us🙏💯

[@ramonarellano189]

Excellent interview. You are a great man Dr. Phil.

[@juliethompson3470]

Very educational

[@CO-kh5bg]

Where has he been? What took so long?

[@ursularaymondo7252]

Please folks, send this to everyone you know. All Americans should watch this. We have no idea what is going on at the border.. Then ask yourself do we really want Kama la to be our President, to make decisions that affects our Country and our lives?

[@Crystal-il3jl]

Thank you for reporting this. Incredible.

[@killacrush3437]

It's simple Mr Phil T R U M P 2024 🇺🇸 VOTE!

[@philmceachern6446]

So unbelievable

[@radhikarani4845]

Wow such horrific things happening to children. I wonder why parents sent them unaccompanied. When will they come to their senses.

[@sammiehazlett7004]

Harris is to blame. She is lying to these people. She lies to everyone

[@eliselawler]

Thank you for your service

[@harrydrury4734]

Yeah , .... TRUMP 2024 .

[@TerryTerry-iv7zc]

God bless you and protect you brave man!

[@dirtynicky]

Ambushed by two SUVs of Zeta sicarios and still breathing, should tell you everything you need to know about that story.

[@fayespivey4866]

Wow so sorry

[@ClydeBarfield-c9i]

Ty dr phil and victor

[@ntme333]

So sad

[@KimGoff-o2b]

So Glad you're doing good 💯

[@tazmachine69]

It’s actually more than 300,000 children missing now

[@BC-kl9pr]

Keep up the great work 😼

[@danpies8861]

His book is: Agent Under Fire

[@JohnPerry-ui2zh]

America needs Trump, God willing!

[@irenesimpao9515]

I'm a Democrat all my life but after hearing his story I'm voting for TRUMP. #trump2024

[@TaoT3]

🤣 say you are a Neanderthal without saying that you are a Neanderthal

[@kram9763]

Repubs cut security forces at all embassies worldwide before this attack and the Bengazi attack.

[@kram9763]

Ask repubs why they wouldn’t pass the best bipartisan border bill ever written before you switch.

[@pearlivory3483]

I had a Haitian family friend ask my family in the US for $500 to get his young daughter to Canada. She’s 15. Not going to school. But to work. And he didn’t know what know work would be. And that’s not even the full amount she would pay off the rest when she gets there. We refused and begged him not to do it.

[@KarenT-kh6sy]

The Biden Administration should be held accountable.

[@kram9763]

Repubs cut security funding a few times at embassies worldwide before This and the Bengazi attacks.

[@timfricke63]

I wonder what Oprah thinks of Dr. Phil now😂😂😂

[@emilyacosta1598]

These last 2 years I've seen young girls selling flowers in just about every corner which seemed suspicious that just didn't make sense, did they come together or is it a coincidence they decided to show up in a small town . One can only imagine what these young girls have already gone through.

[@NunyaBizness2.0]

Anyone who votes for Kamala is voting for more of this. There’s no way she’ll stop this madness… after all, she created it alongside Biden.

[@madelinecoren483]

This will make people understand how dangerous these cartels are and how difficult it is to deal with them.

[@jonjohnsonpoolspa]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ANY PTSD ??

[@LightGesture]

Staggering and frightening

[@MariYam-ll5lo]

God.protects all.patriots🎉

[@janetmalvarado328]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 for Houston my son lives in Spring and still no power no ice etc😢

[@kram9763]

Talk to your governor.

[@mariaclemencia1943]

I like you to tell us every day to all of us because they do not wanted us to know the reality of this people coming in our country. 😢

[@monasoliz6972]

How wrong!! that is disgusting!! but there is a God who seeks justice for those who do not receive it. Glad that Justice was met ultimately.

[@Redheadedlady55]

~Trump❤...... told us about all this & sad to hear about the children being abused.

[@ritabogdanoff1674]

So sorry to hear this thank you Dr Phil for exposing the corruption. Glad he’s ok