Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. (Extended Cut)

We talk to Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. about the his childhood memories of The BX, playing slugs, giving the Yankees a pep talk, and he takes the federal government to task for their lack of response in Puerto Rico.
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[@debbiedoodiedandi]

I had no idea who this guy was because I don't live in NY, but I'm glad I watched this interview. Seems like a great guy and I hope he does run for mayor.

[@muleloops]

What a humble and well-spoken dude, glad Desus & Mero are able to bring him on the show and give recognition to their community and the people trying to uplift it.

[@naciremasti]

absolutely

[@sparkswolverine]

The Bronx swag is heightened.

[@_RK3_]

He spoke at my graduation today ..that’s crazy lol

[@nfisher3425]

Congrats to you my guy. Salute👌🏾

[@daking901]

Congrats 💪

[@pu6475]

Yooo you basically rich!!

[@strangerinthealps5874]

Congrats! Onwards and UPWARDS!

[@_RK3_]

N FISHER thank you 🙏🏽

[@lisaarroyo30]

Let me tell you. I’ve know Ruben since I was a little girl. My family is very familiar with him and his family. Actually good friends with his niece. And when I say he really is this nice and cool. I MEAN IT. Ruben is the like Obama cool. Can’t wait until he runs for mayor. Got my vote got the whole families vote 🗳

[@sarahsmith5148]

My favorite episodes are almost always when they get a dope ass civil servant.

[@Mzdiva924]

Even though I’m from Brooklyn, this man still makes me proud to call NY my birthplace

[@nfisher3425]

Real class act.

[@skipp10467]

He looks amazing for his age

[@andrewcoker7596]

Last 3 mayor's have been SWAGGERLESS🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@naciremasti]

i love how desus n mero interview. they need to be on cspan. how they interview government officals is amazing. they keep it real.

[@hoyneoy]

The brand is not gentrified

[@qw1935]

I love how they make every guest feel like a friend they are just hanging with

[@zaddyghost]

Dope interview

[@Brownie8986]

Trump is to Puerto Rico what Bush Jr. was to Hurricane Katrina. #damnshame

[@GMHannibal]

I grew up in the Bronx, had no idea we had a president.

[@Mzdiva924]

GMHannibal every borough does

[@Blindbygreen91]

That's a fact

[@AlwaysTheEssence]

You clearly don’t pay attention. He’s been borough president for 9 years my dude lol

[@Blindbygreen91]

AlwaysTheEssence a.s Hey dumbass he means he didn't even though that position even existed.

[@freshbluntsbywinny]

GMHannibal if you read those blue or green signs outside projects and most parks his name is on most.

[@Bleek17Six]

The Bronx !!!!!! Love my Borough man nothing like it De Lo Mio 🇩🇴

[@qenigma2693]

Remember my summers growing up on Fordham road and visiting my fam out wash heights..this was an amazing interview. VA 2 BX!!!

[@Bleek17Six]

Quinton Henderson You already my guy, NYC is a different vibe ... GLLLLLT

[@cassier7770]

Love our Bronx borough president. Heard him speak many times. He truly loves the Boogie Down !!!!

[@haruhilisette]

BX ALL DAY! 🇩🇴🇩🇴💪🏽💪🏽

[@Bleek17Six]

ShannonLisette De Lo Mio 🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@elkingthemc]

so proud of my borough right now !! blessss uup

[@LeMan8o4]

Peep those socks gents...

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

i saw those too lol i was like "yes."

[@pauldelasco]

D&M are killing it!! Rep the East coast man!! Best guests by far. You can see guests want to be there interviews are fun and light. GOAT late-night TV. BALLBAGS!!!

[@Shuga_Shay]

I love my BP! I’m so happy ya’ll had him on! So proud ❤️❤️❤️

[@veryrealvlog]

I live in Riverdale, and I'm BRONX ALL DAY!!! Love, love, love Ruben Diaz

[@RebeccaWhite30]

Thank you for this! 🙏 What an amazing guy!

[@shaunandshawn2191]

I seriously thought this was montell William's looking at the thumbnail 😅

[@prfu1222]

We've only had one mayor of color. It's time for it to happen again. Diaz is a true New Yorker. And I am glad he is speaking up on Puerto Rico. #TrumphatesPuertoRicans.

[@emeraldkaysgarden]

mayor David Dinkins was my hero!

[@prfu1222]

Kay Hay 😃😃😃😃😃 #TrumpHatesHaitians

[@shantia_30]

Loved this interview!!!

[@barbrywilliams3135]

That’s my president 🤗

[@iAM_EC3]

This guy for president

[@denzeladams3500]

Mero gotta buy a house in the bronx now.

[@TakeYoGalloway]

I thought that was Overton ass off Living Color 😂

[@Brownie8986]

Darrell Galloway Dude😂😂😂😂 You mean Living Single? I feel you though. ☺I was just catching up on old episodes on hulu!

[@jesus755serrano]

Great interview guys miss the bronx..

[@ovh992]

That was cool! Thanks guys for being an asset to your community!

[@IsaiahVerseRailfanning]

Fire!!!!!!! Much love.

[@lisaarroyo30]

Yeaaahhhhhh Ruben. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 making the Bronx proud everyday.

[@bxboricua167]

Proud to say thats my borough president! He's mad kool if u ever meet him.

[@jodedorbx]

amazing interview!!! dint know this man was so cool!!!

[@rbaez96]

Bx all day #juherd

[@Blindbygreen91]

Dope interview BX STAND UP!!

[@susan908]

This guy was totally refreshing; I dont live in NYC but would totally contribute to any future campaign he undertakes. Thanks D&M for having him on as a guest

[@Hennybear600]

Ahaaaah bronxdale!!!!!! Big Up!! I remember he spoke at the HS I worked at graduation. He also was at the Watson Bball tournament every year

[@justsaiyan8678]

Numero uno show!

[@courteo]

Shout out to Ruben Diaz Jr. for pronouncing Moshulu "mushoola"✔ and not "moshewloo" ❌

[@RB-kp8rv]

His skin is glowing!

[@BabyWolf_BG-Bandit]

Thats was dope asf

[@D4ovey]

I'm glad that he represents the Bronx. Ruben Diaz has always gotten my vote.

[@raimywinter2309]

Very cool

[@karnellschultz6446]

This dude seems awesome!

[@davidsonmiranda2657]

Real NY dude. Definitely hope to see him run for mayor. He’s got my vote.

[@mayranp9417]

I eat pizza with a fork 😂

[@FDK05]

Sock game on Fleek

[@Vanessa-uu5gg]

I love mero!!

[@palomino13]

Inspiring man .that's hip hop.

[@nicholassok5797]

Whys that second zoom in camera always off centered, scoot that shit over

[@hollymorgan7420]

this show always makes me feel a little guilty that I avoid the Bronx like the plague.

[@cvnyouseeit]

SHOUTOUT MOSHOLU PARKWAY, SHOUTOUT THE BROOOOOONX❗️🙅🏾‍♂️

[@paulkaderli3526]

I’m still bummed that sizzler isn’t there anymore Mero

[@larmoreel]

I'm not a Ruben Diaz Jr. fan but I respect this interview. He's all Bronx and it shows. I agree with his view on gentrification and the Bronx though. Its definitely mixed.

[@gregamanuel6148]

The dude with the glove is real.

[@MrM0nt3]

This man is soooo handsome! Definition of suave!

[@Urkelsam12]

I voted for him twice

[@fellarodriguez9773]

hit on a lot of subjects in one show

[@naciremasti]

desus n mero for congress their the spoken word of the people. lets get em that pin. desus n mero 202o.

[@HotelCalifornia360]

Gang gang 💋

[@brandonbritton7266]

#1 Late Night Show Ball Bags!!!!!!

[@hodl_the_presa5222]

The brand is booming

[@sionemuliaiga3168]

HARDEST BOROUGH IN NY (cue Queensbridge)

[@beatsanonymous7685]

Why Mero look like the Animal Control dude from Parks and Rec lollll ?!?!

[@K_patts8370]

We just Call that handball!

[@MrMrsteveo84]

Where did desus get that polo needs that link

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[@MrMrsteveo84]

Eddie H. @ C4Q sometimes in life the real MVP come along out of nowhere in this case it happens to be you thank you sir for all you have done

[@eddieh.c4q607]

No Doubt!

[@theniteowlshowpodcast1806]

Cool dude

[@brycejerry1649]

Bx all day east Fordham am here

[@freddymejia6984]

The west! Kingsbridge my hood. Been doing the tour de bronx 4 yrs in a row. And he gave mero the hood pound. #bronxforever

[@montblancnoland4034]

Them old head in orchard thou loo final levellll

[@MichaelSmith-ym2rz]

His father is the Real Deal. This one is a mere shadow.

[@theBbnj93]

socks are 🔥

[@kevinpepin5304]

Bro I go to Riverdale Country School and none of them accept that they are in the Bronx

[@westquadadamshouse4131]

My guy reminds me of Jimmy Smits on The Get Down. Well not as dirty but still.

[@robertgarcia8613]

I thought it was the rock in the thumbnail turned out to be a pebble

[@littlehawk7516]

Yall need to get Grandmaster Flash or DJ Kool Herc up in this

[@bishopmccoy1274]

Boogie stand up

[@iPodYaGF]

Desus got the oversized watch

[@kimsue9035]

Omgggggg😍😍😍😍 he fine ASF!!!!

[@M4TTYN]

and No.1 show on late night tops it all! damn wish i could send this dude serious issues bruh omg but damn felt this oh some serious LV learn about this y'all we not what cardi b well kidna sorta but yea enjoy the TIL impromptu nuggets yuurrrr WE OUT HERE SSJ GOKU BLACK!

[@eggsack]

Next President

[@ddf5878]

Sounds so BX haha

[@nerdsandcoolkidz3321]

Ahaaaah!! Bronxdale!!!!!! RDJR the big homie!!!!!!

[@checkdajoker]

son i swear he running for president of smacked city next he lookin blasted

[@jesus755serrano]

BX...2....Cali....2...pa

[@elmascavidal1797]

Ruben Diaz hopped the BX 12 the other day

[@VinnyWilk]

El presidente es muy guapo.

[@Behzey2fly]

Queens the foundation, ask Russell Simmons

[@Itsbobbbby]

seems like a good dude i'd vote for him for mayor yerrrrrrrrrrr

[@tonycowan6948]

What up ball bags

[@damnpam8259]

What do we have here.....??? Some Hot Papi flow. I'll watch this.

[@toneriggz]

Queens tho

[@Faaade_]

Cutest politician ever

[@RoodyCall]

bronx bronx bronx bronx bronx lol

[@littlehawk7516]

I'll respect Kanye again when he says, "Trump doesn't care about Puerto Ricans."