From U.S. NAVY SEAL To U.S. CONGRESSMAN | Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor has served his country in multiple ways. For eight years he served as a U.S. Navy SEAL and is now currently a Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district. Here he talks about his training, service, and the impact of the Navy on his life and career.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:05 - Introducing Scott
0:23 - Born and Raised in Maryland
0:35 - Family Member Military Influence
2:20 - SEAL Training
8:05 - Deployment Prerequisites
11:37 - Scott Taylor, Reintroduction
11:57 - Passed the Boards...Now What?
13:00 - SEAL Team 4
14:30 - 9/11
17:24 - Scott Taylor, Reintroduction
17:41 - Iraq
23:00 - Junction City
29:35 - Injured
32:32 - Recovery
34:31 - A SEAL Funeral
35:23 - Congress
39:02 - Trust Betrayed: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and The Selling Out of America's National Security
41:08 - Conclusion

[@Nepomniachtchi_Austin]

If all of our vets held some form of office, this country would be a better place by a longshot. Practicality doesn't get you votes, platitudes do. So glad this man made it happen. We need more people like him.

[@yashjoseph3544]

Not all vets are good people. Being in the military doesn't automatically make you a good person. It's a hard pill for many to swallow.

[@lindajones8895]

Thank you for your service. As a Navy Veteran myself it is an honor and privilege to hear your story. GO NAVY. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@torreyintahoe]

If you're a big brother to a kid who becomes a seal you know you must have done something right.

[@elua991971]

o si guey 🦈

[@chrislee6997]

Or something very wrong

[@torreyintahoe]

@@chrislee6997 what the hell does that mean?

[@chrislee6997]

@@torreyintahoe like u couldve left the person scarred in some way that led to them taking the path to becoming a SEAL for redemption. Some SEALs have traumatic pasts

[@torreyintahoe]

@@chrislee6997 I had to read your post a couple of times to figure out what you're talking about with your poor grammar but your claim is pure conjecture and nonsense.

[@Calcific9]

The focus and confidence dude has even for something as small as an interview, only a seal has this attitude. Badass dude mr. Taylor

[@louissaldivar8310]

This man is a game changer! Run for a bigger office. I would vote for you brother. You sir are very presidential. Strong. Go Army. Texas.

[@patrickreilly2338]

Your right

[@patrickreilly2338]

Go army Xusn we always got your back

[@rakkassan2187]

2/504. Go big...we sure could benefit from your continued service in a Higher Office..

[@raymonddouglas4878]

I was thinking the same we need you in the White House 20 years USN

[@guacaholic9961]

I agree but what does Texas have to do with anything? lol

[@tonykennedy5522]

There is something so quintessentially American about the returning warrior becoming a statesman. It's like they have earned the right to lead.

[@wvcurrahee]

Eisenhower. Our last true president

[@busterbiloxi3833]

Are you aware that Trump is a draft-dodger whose father paid a doctor to make a fake diagnosis? Huh? Traitor Trump had Daddy keep him out of Vietnam. Trump the coward. Trump the traitor. And you people voted for him!

[@5kehhn]

@@busterbiloxi3833 yesssss...and yes again, for TRUMP 2020!

[@busterbiloxi3833]

@@cugir321 The word is "dimwit". Respond to my assertions. Grandpa Trump was a German draft-dodger and Trump got a FAKE medical certificate. He also is not a real X-tian. He just pretends, so that he can get the votes of punks like you!

[@cugir321]

@@busterbiloxi3833 No the word is demwit for democrat child serial killers. Witless, immoral, lawless democrat's. People who say or do anything to push their murderous agenda.

[@darkknight1340]

That mentor who watched over Scott must have been very proud of him.

[@wethepeopleofcommonsense5437]

CONGRESSMAN SCOTT TAYLOR OF VIRGINIA IT WAS GOOD TO HEAR YOUR EXPERIENCE AS A SEAL . AND AS A YOUTH. RAISED BY A SINGLE PARENT, WHO LUCKILY HAD A BIG BROTHER TO MENTOR YOU, THAT YOU ACCEPTED. GREAT STORY.

[@ajcook7777]

Smart guy, glad to hear his talent didn't get wasted and he was directed in the right direction. I'm sure the very tight bond with his single Mother and the Father leadership qualities of his Big Brother Andy were his foundations and reasons for never quiting and thriving in one of the toughest communities in the World! Much respect from Canada 🇨🇦✖️🇺🇸=🏅🏅🏅

[@missymason2377]

Thankyou. Amazing journey amazing. Amazing man in your right. Truth integrity honor trusts and respect. Im from new Zealand, a civilian.

[@mattburton3233]

shows you how important a father figure in a family is to raising kids. from juvenile delinquent to congressman!

[@joelmcgrath9745]

Thank you for your service then & Now 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joeymcallister8033]

Hooya!

[@scrider8464]

Could anything stop this man? Lucky to have him as your representative.

[@charlesbiggers1067]

As a veteran, I salute you sir!! God Bless America!!

[@katiewheat8592]

Thank you for your generous service, most importantly as a U.S. Navy SEAL. I would not have noticed this video had it not been for your association and identification as a U.S. Navy SEAL and veteran. I hope you will continue to demonstrate the tremendous values and integrity, discipline and wisdom required to be a U.S. Navy SEAL as a Representative for Virginia.

[@gunchief0811]

Good stuff. These things make him more trustworthy. And the tough things he endured help develop character.

[@steveelzey3775]

God bless you and your family, thank you for your service,

[@Tomcat8911]

Thanks for service from another USNAVY Veteran with Virginia roots👍

[@crochetfun7202]

We do need more Navy Seals in our Government, I would Trust them completely

[@coiledsteel8344]

Crochet Fun - We did have another SEAL in Government, Governor of Minnesota JESSIE VENTURA.

[@busterbiloxi3833]

So why do you trust Trump the Coward, Trump the Traitor, Trump the Daddy's Boy?

[@humanofearth7524]

Dump our current politicians and replace them with SEALS. 0 percent chance of failure.

[@deanvarelas5311]

@@busterbiloxi3833 you are a nutless piece of dogshit

[@rakkassan2187]

Thank you for your Military service and sacrifices. Thank you for your service to Our Constitution. God bless and keep you and yours as well.

[@newworldorderordis-order6803]

question to all in United Snakes of America: is it worth dying because SATANIC CANIBAL PEDOPHILIC GLOBAL ELITES wana destroy countries with their satanic NEW WORLD ORDER (agenda 21,2030) meanwhile KILLARY CLINTON n George Soros destroying the country? n free from prison?

[@70stunes71]

"Who submits to the cause greater than themselves"....the team. Best statement ever made concerning the Seal teams. I honestly think that's what it takes to be a veteran from any MOS or job in the military. But in the SEAL Teams it is absolutely Paramount. 6 yr navy veteran here

[@Chrisamos412]

Thank you Scott for serving our great nation and sharing it with the public. USNavy 81 to 85 SAR Swimmer.

[@andymckane7271]

Excellent interview with a superb and extremely well informed subject of the interview. Now I know we have one more member of Congress that, if I lived in his state (which I do not), I could and would support and vote for. Thank you very much! Go Navy!

[@jamestierney7123]

Outstanding! Thank you 🙏🏼 for your service and continued service, integrity is key and you have it. Please consider higher office or THE HIGHEST OFFICE. REFRESHING ! James Tierney

[@FourComma-Inc.]

Thank you for your service! God bless you!! 🇺🇲True American Hero. 🇺🇸

[@vicrider2124]

Solid. Very honorable. Thanks for your service sir

[@robbyrobrob1]

Clean cut, well spoken, polite, and grounded, ..... I sleep well at night.

[@robbyrobrob1]

Welcome home.

[@WestCoastBroodWar]

I don't know him, but his story matches and surrounding details of junction city and the personnel matches with my own knowledge on the situation. Summer 2007 was heating up especially in the Ramadi region, lots of special operators in the Tikrit/Ramadi region.

[@jonnybeware6598]

Awesome man!!

[@quantumfineartsandfossils2152]

I love how he mildly smiles hes so academically intelligent very low neurosis (trained at being careful = utility)

[@russv4753]

Congressmen Taylor thank for you're service and sacrifice. I'm from Central MD and would love to meet you.

[@reginaldjenkins6852]

Great Interview!!!!

[@treaty92]

A true hero and great American, why can't we have more men like this in Congress and the Senate

[@JDMacko23]

Thank you Sir!

[@cmm9360]

fantastic interview - talented interviewer

[@Mosey410]

Agreed , great interviewer with a sharp responsive interviewee

[@stephk3221]

Just amazing. Hats off

[@dannyrichards6233]

Agreed

[@Williamswartz]

Imagine getting all those ww2 vets on an interview when they were as young and sharp as Taylor. So many stories lost and forgotten about

[@garyteears7861]

I'm an ARMY vet and so proud of Scott. Such an interesting interview.

[@patrickreilly2338]

Go army Xusn we r brothers

[@patrickreilly2338]

God bless army Xusn we always got your back no matter what some things money can't buy like naval support

[@missymason2377]

Wow...amazing story...🙂🇺🇸

[@BPRbuster]

We need more men like this running for office then we need career politicians. Thank you for your service! Navy SEALs are tough as nails.

[@newworldorderordis-order6803]

question to all in United Snakes of America: is it worth dying because SATANIC CANIBAL PEDOPHILIC GLOBAL ELITES wana destroy countries with their satanic NEW WORLD ORDER (agenda 21,2030) meanwhile KILLARY CLINTON n George Soros destroying the country? n free from prison?

[@consandpiracytheorums1563]

I've returned from death once already on my own yo help America. That's dedication errr enough

[@jerryburns4089]

Thank you for your serive.. respect..

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

What a neat guy. I really like this guy he's cool. He's an elite of the elite special forces trained deadly weapon yet as humble as they come. Guaranteed he's gonna be a great politician. One of the rare ones you can trust. He ran to make positive change. I think Scott Taylor is a potential president sometime down the road.

[@busterbiloxi3833]

Why is he the "elite of the elite"? Isn't he just elite?

[@rockstarJDP]

I totally read this in Donald Trumps voice 😅

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

@@rockstarJDP hahaha à that's funny.

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

@@busterbiloxi3833 come on man Americans are elite. It's our God given birth right. So if you're special forces...

[@aaricamason02322]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸You are awesome, Senator Scott Taylor!!! You are one of the only Congressmen that I have seen that I can say exudes Professionalism, Moral Character, and immense Integrity. You would be the perfect candidate for President. Thank you for serving our Country!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@aaricamason02322]

Excuse me, you are House Rep Scott Taylor!!! Ha, I thought you were a Senator. Anyways, thank you for sharing your experience!!!

[@auntkaz422]

Thoroughly impressive! Our country needs problem solvers like this.

[@DennisTeti]

Good guy. I’ve always liked the story about his hand and setting up an IV

[@coiledsteel8344]

Scott Taylor, my kind of Republican! He represents what is truly great about America! 🇺🇸 He's an amazing true hero, with strength of character - yet has humility.

[@orathaifreby2287]

Feel good dear to hear some friends from Navy

[@benhillman4691]

God Bless You Sir.

[@topdogred]

Scott Taylor, 2020!!!!

[@EIREriddick13]

If you're willing to follow him to into War then you'll definitely vote for him.

[@Confidential619]

What made me want to be Navy SEAL one day was from watching that buds class video in 2014 maybe. Ever since then I couldn't stop thinking about it. I still would want to try to be one today but with all this stuff I've done wrong lately, it'll just make it even harder I think. Well like I would have to clear all that first then join. Instead of just joining right away. That's what made me go back to get my diploma in the first place was so I could join.

[@rundown48]

Id vote for this man ....

[@AlexanderGr8]

Respect 💪💪💪

[@dannyrichards6233]

Plz make alot more

[@kimkracht8936]

Great job GOD bless you

[@AlexanderGr8]

Respect 👍💪

[@shaneyoung9739]

Congressman just run for President 2024 Please. You look and sound so Honest and level headed Sir. Thank's for being You.

[@RAYM.MONTERO-yw4cj]

SCOTT TAYLOR AN EXTREMELY GOOD LAD !!!! I COULD SERVED WITH HIM , ANYWHERE . !!!!!! THANK YOU SCOTTY . 👍🤙💪

[@RAYM.MONTERO-yw4cj]

*had

[@kevinbrooks1104]

I like that guy even though he talks really fast . Imagine that a fast talking politician, I guess what I like about him is he is a solid guy who is well read and real smart, the problem is with the seals is thier stories are classified so you are not able to reveal the truth about how he got the medal of honor. So sticking to the story is a nonfactor. I wish him well and have hopes he stays the course and does not get bored with the inability of congress to make things happen. Thank you for your service

[@quantumfineartsandfossils2152]

31:00+ mind blowing spiritual ecstasy of knowing you won't be paralyzed knowing every single decision even in times you cant control increases that likelihood

[@jward9637]

Impressive individual. As a former Marine I would have welcomed his services! Thanks for your service Scott!

[@DarkKnight-hj6ts]

May God bless all the former Navy Seals

[@TheJohnnyb1976]

Scott thank you for your service. Keep serving we need men like you. Also it’s time to have a draft and spread the truth to our youth about military service. I’m of the option if you haven’t served you don’t deserve to vote.

[@Mr-American556]

So in Ramadi, when he describes the house, the shark house was actually a four-story miniature hotel, where you had a really good view of multiple different streets and alleyways so it was really good for a sniper hideout

[@petebowling1668]

Voted for Scott Taylor today.

[@patrickreilly2338]

Well earned vote

[@quantumfineartsandfossils2152]

3:00+ "my numbers are hazy" so great he *cares about accuracy* I do this with Arendt saying philosophy was dead the emergence of the cybernetic era 1964 or 1962 (1964)

[@AnonAnon-qi4ts]

It's cool hearing that our soldiers are given the authority to move around the battlefield and improvise missions. You have to trust those who work for you and delegate authority. Reinforce success.

[@anthonypeck5591]

Respect to all those veterans that risk themselves for the rest of us. The least we can do is put our political views behind us and thank them.

[@toddhellyar4167]

Highly unlikely. The Democrats are currently happy to delay Chinese Virus aid in order to include diversity elements to the legislation. Happy to kill citizens, not going to respect our veterans

[@BAMA-2019]

@Jason Smith WHY the hell do you keep putting that!!!???are you wanting a pat on the back?

[@xyzdna5288]

A Great American.

[@blake-nw4pd]

Bruh, I have been in for 16 years, 4 months in the regular Navy. I can't remember anyone in boot camp but my lead RDC, and my boot camp number, but I can tell you everything else. It is a boring story but probably more exciting than most. I have pictures too. I can't wait to retire. 1 more duty station after this one.

[@genaharding6176]

I hope Mr. Taylor will run for President someday. Does anyone know if he's considering doing that? I've researched a bit and don't see anything about that yet. He'd make such a good one, in my opinion. Regardless, I appreciate the way he's already served our Country. God Bless him and his family.

[@ivanflores-ramirez8105]

I am both horrified astonished and impressed that he called it work must have been good

[@ryanjohnson1265]

ivan flores- Ramirez lol “both” means two, and you described your mental state with three different states 😂😂😂😂

[@charlesferer3956]

A real soldier.

[@patrickreilly2338]

Sailor Xusn I forgive u

[@ryanjohnson1265]

Charles Ferer negative, he’s not a soldier. The Army has soldiers, Air Force has airmen, Navy has sailors, and the Marine Corp has marines.

[@christopherwatts7105]

Wow him and Robert O’Neil have the same story of how they learned to swim

[@consandpiracytheorums1563]

My friend win navy man of the year in 2005. He was e medic in 100 of the toughest battles in Iraq. Victor urena . He lost his vision for two weeks after taking a ied in a humvee

[@quantumfineartsandfossils2152]

40:00 'I am nothing my friends are geniuses' seee hell yeah Taylor woooooooo keepin it real wooooooo

[@paulcoleman292]

I wish he would run for president he would have my vote in a second!!!!

[@bettymorgan4735]

Canadians have a Scott Taylor too! I agree about more vets should be called to government service.

[@krookie1]

We grew up together good person not surprised one bit #Hebron

[@lindadunn8787]

Thank you for providing the opportunity for Scott Taylor to be heard. From California, I'm paying attention and I'm glad I listened. We have an election coming! Waking up from being an entitled sleepy-head American feels good. Many thanks.

[@Lordestroyer]

Maryland hero!!!!

[@sgt_loeram1933]

Scott Taylor for President 2024!

[@gd3369]

Thank you for your service ... Navy Seal lol wasn't very good swimming ... very tough

[@tonyalways7174]

This is what politicians should be like and what he knows is what they all should no. Instead we have a bunch of slime-ball lawyers, shysters (same thing as lawyer really!) and various idiots. I salute Mr Taylor and his like.

[@patrickreilly2338]

Some guys step up. He would make a good president xusn I was 17 when I joined like him goon squad that means u work harder this guy's solid true usn

[@patrickreilly2338]

Got my vote

[@dillon94]

ron bellan reaper 01 i've heard of him he did good work on the axelson memorial rifle also because they served together.

[@spankthebass1829]

HooYah! My vote for sure! When are you running for President?!?!?! And Hooyah American Veterans Center!

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

God bless Scott Taylor. We need real men who understand reality in politics. And real men are always conservative.

[@johnanderson1417]

He speaks truth, cares about his country and is no snowflake....this guy is obviously a Republican.

[@JMD215]

I don't think any seal is a (D). They are all about accountability and being the victor, not a victim which is everything (D) signify.

[@patrickreilly2338]

He's an american

[@silasmarner7586]

@@JMD215 I'm good with that and always hope that, but if this dude were a d I'd be good with it. But JUST HIM and other seals and combat veterans. They get a free pass in my mind. Just my opinion.

[@johnblack1030]

Great video. But Louis L’Amour deserves more credit. He lived as colorful a life as anyone, and he wrote about some of his exploits too. Otherwise, nice video Sailor. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸⚓️🦅🇺🇸

[@garys8415]

🕊

[@soylentgreen2065]

You'll get more respect wearing the trident on your lapel than you will wearing that congressional pin. And if you stay in D.C. more than four years you'll turn into the same person Randall "Duke" Cunningham did. Thank you for your service.

[@JS-ob4oh]

Saying Louis L'Amour and spaghetti western are one and the same makes me wonder if he really read any of L'Amour's books

[@spookypunky]

The movie "Navy SEALs" inspired Adam Brown too. I 1st watched it in jr high, one of my favorites

[@chrisp2639]

squared away guy

[@patrickreilly2338]

Very

[@quantumfineartsandfossils2152]

20:00 observe carefully via teams yes plan ahead it will be flawless never unnecessary moves never not once ever is = talent

[@orathaifreby2287]

Good for me i have something special from a teacher from Australian she give me now so I can USE that

[@gissie391]

Yes My British grandfather was PT instructor in RAF opa and Oma brother in German forces. Side stroke is hard.wish Id tried for navy seals at 17 it uses mind too.i hate the emphasis on single mother etc not all children with lone parents are in trouble usually bullies do it my son was top of his class steady as rock. Until ss got involved I hate forced adoption..... How much swimming was involved in Afghanistan and Iraq more mountaineering and fell walking.?

[@patrickreilly2338]

R future President u better run its your calling and my vote God bless u. Step up 1 more time and make America great again be for its to late for r children is there nothing more important than that.