The Rubin Report The Simple Rules to Fight Crime Blue Cities Choose to Ignore | Jay Collins
Sep 27, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, a former Green Beret and founder of Gray Bull Rescue, shares incredible insights on Florida’s crime reduction strategies and disaster response. He recounts his mission to evacuate Floridians from Israel, highlighting logistical challenges. Collins discusses the state's conservative policy successes during COVID-19 and its impact on immigration and property tax reforms. With an emphasis on law enforcement and supporting veterans, he reveals how Florida's model garners envy from other states and hints at his future in political leadership.
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Leading Evacuations Under Fire
- Jay Collins led Gray Bull Rescue evacuations to get Floridians out of Israel during active rocket fire.
- He coordinated flights, buses, boats, and border crossings to bring people from Israel to Tampa via Cyprus and Jordan.
From 9/11 To Requalifying As A Green Beret
- Jay Collins recounted joining the military after 9/11, volunteering for Special Forces selection, and deploying worldwide.
- He described being wounded by a mortar, undergoing limb salvage, and requalifying as a Green Beret after amputation.
Standards Must Be Earned
- Collins emphasizes earning standards and capability rather than seeking special treatment.
- Requalifying post-amputation reinforced his belief that valuable achievements must be earned.