Art Del Cueto

Art Del Cueto, a Border Patrol agent in Arizona and vice president of the National Border Patrol Council, shares his candid perspectives on his challenging role. He discusses the evolving dynamics under Trump, including the low morale among agents and the internal struggles they face due to public scrutiny. Del Cueto sheds light on the ethical dilemmas of family separation policies, resentment toward detention conditions, and the stigma surrounding their profession. His reflections balance heritage, identity, and the emotional toll of serving on the border.