The Mark Divine Show What's Really Happening at the Southern Border? (with Vince Vargas)
The stories that you hear about the border from mainstream media might not be showing the full picture. If you want to know what’s really going on, it’s often best to go directly to the source.
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.
Key Takeaways:
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Border Patrol's Role: Border Patrol agents play a critical yet underappreciated role as patriotic defenders keeping America's borders secure and serving as the first line of defense against terrorist threats. Their importance for national security is immense.
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Reality vs Perception: There are major gaps between the reality of a Border Patrol agent's daily duties and life on the frontlines versus the public's perception shaped by misinformation and politicization. Vargas wrote his book to close these gaps.
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Policy Impacts: Flawed policies and incentives exacerbated the border crisis, overflowing resources and limiting agents' capabilities despite their best efforts. Resolving issues requires multilayered policy changes.
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Ranger Combat Tours: Vargas brings unique experience from serving three combat tours as a U.S. Army Ranger. This firsthand experience of being on the frontlines against terrorist threats shaped his perspective on defending America's borders.
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