What's Really Happening at the Southern Border? | Vince Vargas

Vincent “Rocco” Vargas is an Army veteran and former Border Patrol agent who served three combat tours with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 2009. In recent years, Vargas discovered passions for screenwriting and acting, landing a major role on FX's "Mayans M.C.". Today, Vargas continues serving in the Army Reserves as a Sergeant First Class. When not on duty, he runs Light the Fuse, Beteran, and enjoys staying active through Brazilian jiu-jitsu while being a dedicated husband and father to his eight children in Dallas, Texas.
[00:26] - Vince's background and early life
[02:04] - Transitioning from college baseball to the Army Rangers
[03:07] - Ranger School training and insights
[06:50] - Combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq
[11:11] - Dealing with the loss of fellow soldiers
[12:01] - Deciding to leave the military
[16:50] - Joining the Border Patrol in Texas
[18:16] - The role and challenges of Border Patrol agents
[23:06] - Estimating how many illegal crossers are apprehended
[26:09] - Scary encounters as a Border Patrol agent
[27:50] - The issue of human trafficking at the border
[29:59] - Policy changes needed to address the border situation
[34:37] - Vince's acting career and time on "Mayans MC"
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[@georgeb.4720]

One of your best interviews and guest, Mark…thanks for all you do!

[@sacredspace757]

Congratulations on your sobriety! Thank you for your sacrifice 🙏 🙌.

[@pvvbjj-arsenal5545]

Mark, intervew Alex Jones!

[@t.h.1982]

Not red or blue, just trying to understand the truth from folks on the ground.