PT. 2 TO OUR BORDER SERIES IS OFFICIALLY OUT! ua-cam.com/video/kHbcgpzAv-s/v-deo.html This is a video I’ve been super excited to release because I think the biggest topic of this year in America has been immigration. And with all the BS I wanted to find out what was truth and what was not. Also our sponsors is what allows us to fund these videos and crazier videos in the future. Use this link invideo.io/i/GEN, and code GEN50 to get double the video credits in your first month!
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You make valid points but have ever asked yourself why so many people are risking their lives in crossing two sometimes three borders to get here. Our country has a longstanding history of melding and destabilizing other countries governments and their economies. We did to El Salvador Guatemala Honduras and many others the mass migrations are a direct result of that. As for drugs crossing borders it’s all about supply and demand, the US is the fiend Mexico is the dealer the same can be said of the US suppling weapons to cartels. Soft gun laws makes it easy for citizens to purchase cross the border and sell weapons directly to the criminals those are just facts.
@@danielgomez7399and yet here you are trying to justify an excuse all the illegal immigrants. Sorry but the people in this country aren't going to put up with it for much longer. We are a sovereign country we must have borders and people have to do it the right way. I don't give a crap what has happened in other countries or in the past I care about what's happening in my country right now. And right now we are under an invasion that has to be stopped and turned around
Stater violated every policy for approaching a fleeing car u NEVER approach the driver like that without securing the back of the car someone could have jumped out and ambushed him ..hope u see this bud becareful don't let adrenaline change ur policy's..
@@GENhey bro now America understands that Latinos that grow at the Border speak Spanish here at Midwest everyone thinks if you speak Spanish you are an ilegal …. Not true al all all the border American side speaks Spanish
Respect to that officer by far the most respectful cop I’ve seen super informative. Gen amazing video brother well put together talented keep doing what your doing!
It's actually insanely difficult to get a ride along with Texas DPS let alone film it. They are not very receptive when it comes to media and public interaction. Great department and some of the most professional police officers I've come across. Honestly impressed you landed this.
I love seeing this as more and more police departments and government buildings are honoring their oath to the constitution including filming. Should always be honored and welcomed In every single police department, and government buildings. Filming is a greats tool for transparency and accountability and we need that more than ever!
this man is by far the best social commentary journalist of this time. It honestly worries me people dont gravitate to his style. This is perfect filming
Do bots post these comments or what? They are so fucking bizarre that it must be coming from some kind of bot or marketing company that the uploader hired.
The state trooper you got paired with was incredible too. You can tell he really cared about sharing his knowledge with his audience. Amazing documentary, I learned a lot.
So I am actually from Laredo. Born and raised. The first stash house you showed is actually 3 blocks away from my childhood home. I drove by it everyday on the way home from school. Life in Laredo is different. We don’t fully acknowledge what’s going on. I lived right next to the river, off of meadow, right before you hit chacon creek. My parents built a 12 foot fence to make sure people couldn’t get in. We always had big dogs outside so no one would sneak in. We’ve seen border patrol chases that lead to car crashes. The sad part is, it’s daily life. I met a man that was from Peru. He had crossed by himself and had just run from a cartel group that was trying to pick him up. He just wanted to see his wife and kids. We called his wife and actually spoke to her. He came back from Peru, he didn’t use the cartel, just waited for the right day. She picked him up and thanked us for not calling the cops. All we said was, he did it for his family. The first thing he did was kiss his wife and hug his kids. Before 2016, it wasn’t this bad. The cartel still didn’t have the influence it has now. The cartel has just made it worse there.
@@awkwardadriana yea I remember crossing every weekend when I was growing up. We could literally cross at 10pm to get a Mexican hot dog and an elote and just enjoy the evening. We haven’t gone back for more than 2 hours since 2015.
@@TwoChin that’s the thing tho, it’s not just in America. At some point, you become desensitized to the violence. It’s the same in Mexico. It’s either that or you don’t leave the house out of fear. Some people do try to make change but they usually get killed like the mayor in Mexico that got decapitated after 10 days in office.
Gen as a follow Texan I just want to say I LOVE your unbiased and in depth reporting and think you deserve 10 times your current subscriber count. There are other investigative journalists here on UA-cam who have become so painfully biased that I just can’t stand watching them anymore. Your take on these stories is very refreshing in today’s media landscape. I hope you continue to do this for years to come!
So you're gonna be smart and not vote for the orange idiot that torpedoed a better border? Otherwise shut up and enjoy your Republican hellhole as it gets worse by design. Trump gonna help you with his vague idea of a plan?
This was an excellent take on this topic. Love that this was a neutral stance and seemed like you were genuinely just trying to gain knowledge with no agenda.
An eye opener, investigative journalism with a fresh outlook. You have done what major media outlets couldn’t and wouldn’t allow this to tarnish their reputation and ratings. A job well done 👍
can’t wait for part two!! as a Mexican American I can proudly say that most of the border patrol are Mexican-American please make a point of it in your next video. It’s not about racism. It’s about protection.
Crazy part is that people who don’t live in those states don’t know that fact. Lots of the people that hark on that would have their minds blown if they see that
Exactly I’m American of Mexican descent they call cops and border patrol white male kkk members nah it’s just Brian Ortega from sunnvale high school ….bottom line is being woke is a joke … stay blessed
@@egalvf69 Firearms instructor here. It really depends on what the car is and the task it's being uparmored for. Typically these vehicles on the border are uparmored to deal with things like rocks being thrown at them or people trying to smash in the windows. If the cruiser was uparmored to protect against things like rifle rounds and heavier calibers, the giveaway for those is the suspension. When a soft skinned vehicle is uparmored to that degree, it becomes noticeably heavier. Which means the suspension has to beefed up, as well as the engine (to make sure the vehicle can still pursue at high speeds and to help ensure the engine doesn't overheat from the added weight it's moving). If you can't see the suspension, the way it drives is another telltale sign. It's basically like driving a humvee when it's uparmored to that degree. Look at that viral video of the South African CIT heist which Leo Prinsloo fought off. The vehicle was a regular Toyota truck that had been uparmored, as a result it wasn't very maneuverable. Hence him making wide turns and it being heavy enough to take being rammed by the other cars. As far as State Troopers go it depends on the state, the area the Trooper is patrolling, etc. For the state of Texas, a Trooper is required to hold their own for over an hour without any backup as part of their training. This is due to the wide areas they typically cover with Texas being so large. But being stationed on the border, that Trooper almost certainly has backup nearby in the form of BP, local PD, Texas Rangers, and other Troopers. I'm willing to bet the cruiser he was in had one way protective layering on the windows, which would allow him to shoot out but would offer resistance against bullets trying to come in. There are companies who uparmor pre-existing glass like that with protective coatings for things like cruisers and important buildings. (Not the same as doing construction to physically replace the glass.) As far as the doors go, larger departments typically stick rifle plates in the door panels to provide some degree of protection as it's usually going to be the cheapest and easiest to do that in large groups of cars. Typically the more specialized units get the serious armor, like MRAPs for SWAT etc. State Troopers especially mainly are around on highways, so the faster the cruiser is the better for their general work. Again, these are generalizations as things can vary so much. It's also entirely possible that Trooper was rolling lighter than normal because you're not going to knowingly drag a journalist into dangerous situations such as multiple rifle wielding threats. He probably was glad to do it because it meant he wouldn't be losing 30 pounds in sweat with his armor on all day lol Hope this answers your questions about uparmors.
The last 2 minutes are 100% correct. It has always been about money. The U.S. relies on these migrants to keep costs down. So many people fail to see this and I am glad you see it.
*WAYYYY* more insightful than anything I have ever seen from the small clips on news media broadcasts. What a fantastic ride along and transparent conversation with professionals on the job facing the realities
My wife is a legal Chinese immigrant she's been here for 10 years on education visas and work visas and we've been waiting for 3 years for her green card. There's nothing more disheartening or devaluing to the work put in then allowing others to cut in line
@@datte.1252 Well it's bad rage bait because it's just true. It takes way too long to get processed, and most illegal immigrants are fleeing autocratic regimes, imagine you had to sit patiently and wait for 5-10 years to get into America while all around you are dictators and drug lords. Good luck.
born and raised in Laredo, great video and great job covering this extremely important issue in America. note at 7:33 'esposaron' is handcuffed but regardless your Spanish is awesome and able to communicate effectively!
I concur with this sentiment, otherwise it was a little shocking to see him pushing an AI generated video ad and how it could help him with his own work. Uhhhhh what? You want to shoot yourself in the foot sir?
Wow your vids are really dang good. The questions, the small clips from cop cars, your interacting with other americans and asking their viewpoints. Really really good video, keep it up. You def deserve over million views and i know youll get to 1mil subs soon. I dont even watch these type of videos often but after a few minutes of yours i wanted to see the whole thing. That trooper that took you around is super dope. Props to him for being so chill and informative about his job.
@@BigtimeOG if youre gonna break the law once youre bound to break it again they already broke it once know they will break it again texas is a beutiful state but the illegal immigrants ruin it i can tell u where raised by a single mom and know u have single mother opinions and worldviews grow up
Ok 7 minutes into the vidoe. GEN I am blown away. Idk if you already had learned Spanish or learned for the vidoe but THAT IS AMAZING THAT YOU WOULD GO THAT FAR TO GET TO THE TRUTH. LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This officer is very respectful, humble, and by the look in his eyes, he really enjoy his job. Thank you to all the officers out there dealing with the border crisis. And GeN, keep doing what you do, this is the stuffs that media refuse to cover:)
Like the illegal drug trade, illegal weapons trade, and illegal slave trade, there are too many corporations, government employees and politicians who benefit financially to stop crime.
Which is why the election results were one of the biggest blowouts in history. RINOs now have a choice, change or be replaced in the primary. The American people are tired of the crap and are ready to do something about it, when the American people are united like this we are invisible, check history.
Like this guy. “No Diddy” dude is educational and hands on with it. Gives you a deeper look in to our society and how things may shape our future. Keep up this work big things for you ahead. 💯💪🏾
Gen I love your videos! Your journalism is so refreshing. Please keep making videos. And props to your editors and everyone who helps make your videos happen. Your production quality is incredible. Stay safe man.
Yo I’m from Zapata it’s about 45 mins farther down south, it’s good to see someone putting this out there so ppl can see how it is on a border town of south Texas
Thank you for your hard work and for not letting MSM affect your ability to critically think and not letting bullies keep you from showing the truth!! You’re a good man and you’re making a huge difference! 💪🏼
I love your content bro. I'm a huge media guy and your one of the few people I've found that consistently takes a non-bias opinion on crucial topics. Keep it up bro, you've been doing what modern media lacks
I think the reason why these officers are so professional and well informed is because they are not dealing with every day criminals, they’re dealing with cartels, smugglers, and terrorist almost on a daily basis. It’s a whole other animal. These guys were fantastic.
Great video much respect to those officers working that area. The deputy you are riding with is a respectful guy much respect to him for giving us a great video.
My car was stolen from the parking lot of a nightclub back in ‘91 when I was a college student at University of AZ in Tucson and then dumped a week later at the same parking lot. They gutted the car and removed the license plate. When the police wiped down the car/trunk they found drug residue and bodily fluids. They assumed that it was used for illegal drug & human trafficking runs. This is real and affects EVERYONE!
this is a very well shot video that had good questions and was very well spoken, i could watch this as a tv show. dont know how bro doesnt have millions of subscribers
Wow! These border patrol agents and police, in general, deserve more credit than what we give them...they put their lives on the line to protect us. They are the unsung heroes of this country!
I really enjoyed the mostly unbiased, objective presentation you gave through this video. I am a bilingual baby boomer Hispanic that grew up with academic Spanish spoken at home. We were not allowed to use Spanish slang. I grew up in Texas along the coast. Allow me to compliment your Spanish. It is fairly good and you did a great job of communicating with the lady that you interviewed outside her home about the situation in her neighborhood. Here is where your Spanish comprehension showed a kink in the armor. I do not know if you translated her comments into English or if you used a digital translator. The lady stated that Immigration arrived & arrested some men. The English translation states "The migration.." Immigration & migration, while related, are two different words. At that the end of that sentence she stated that they handcuffed them. The Spanish word for handcuffs is "esposas" and Spanish word for "to handcuff" is "esposar." The word "esposas" can be literally translated to "wives" (or spouse) but context should tell you that spouse is not the correct word when you are speaking about an arrest that involves being handcuffed. So, using a digital translator can expose the issue that translators don't recognize culturally used vocabulary. That occurs again in her interview a sentence or two later when she used the word (a slang) "mojaditos." "Mojado" or "mojaditos" as she used, is slang for the English, "wetback." The word can be used derogatorily or, as she did, she adds the diminutive ending, "-ito" to indicate an endearing or respectful tone. I would caution against the use of digital translators. Be aware of cultural linguistics. Finally, in your final comments you mention that the illegal immigrants on the Texas border were not eating cats and dogs. Once again you need to be cautious of cultures. As an Asian, which you also mention in this context, you are aware that not all Asians are alike. Not all Asians have the same cultural practices. Just like you don't like being lumped into a generic Asian culture, you should also not do that same with Hispanic cultures. Mexicans & Salvadorans, for examples, are ethnic cousins with so many similarities, even some appearances. They simply don't like being compared. Two similar cultures that, in the practice of their culture are very different. Research the cultural habits of the Hispanic group that is the context of Trumps comment before you lump us all in. There are some Hispanic cultures (extremely few) that, in their poorer neighborhoods or villages, will eat cats & dogs. So, do deeper homework on the different cultural nuances between the 21 Hispanic countries that exist. Yes, 21 and all have different cultures and different sub-cultures...kinda like the diversity of Asians. Keep up these videos. Again, your Spanish is really good, just be more conscious of translations (words and cultural differences).
I love how this man stays respectful with everyone he interviews/talks to, it's a bit refreshing, cuz I feel like something is genuinley wrong with my generation.
That’s half true they are Mexican daca dreamers Children of illegal mexican birthers - they come here to have kids. It’s still an endless cycle net negatives for we the people
Chapo said you can arrest him but the drugs are going to keep flowing into the USA, why because USA is the number one drug user and buyers, they can arrest every cartel but the drugs will keep flowing no matter what.!
"When you don't have a clue about what's going on, always follow the money." That's exactly why I don't think either side would solve the problem, since the corporate empire behind both Democratic and Republican parties need cheap labor.
That's why you gotta support MAGA type politicians. Our side is not beholden to corporate interests. We represent the bottom 30% of this country's wealth. Democrats and Republicans are two wings of the same bird. MAGA is the slingshot that is gonna take that bird out.
@@ryansunderman8764 and the man leading the charge is willing to lose it all for this country. What, you think the founding fathers weren't wealthy? Hell one of them owned a whole newspaper business, which was hardly a cheap or easy thing to do back then, and it went on to become one of the biggest in the world
My friends’ old best friend got busted for helping her boyfriend smuggle people across the texas boarder. I’m not sure how she still isn’t in jail yet but there were new articles and other stuff. I remember she claimed she was asleep in the back seat while this all happened. She’s currently pregnant now and due. They’re both bums and she was trying to prove her innocence on Facebook saying how she’s a good kid that got caught
Not sure on the officers name that was taking you around but he is AMAZING! Kind, has humility, and knows so much! It is interesting to hear migrants or Latin Americans saying we need stricter border patrol. Really takes the racism rebuttal and throws it in the garbage.
First, my deep respect for all law enforcement agencies. Federal, State, County, and Local, thank you for being on the line. I'm a Laredo resident, and I can say that Laredo is a super safe city thanks to the immense amount of law enforcement around. The government takes care a lot of Laredo due to being the most important bridges in the whole USA. More than 60%, it's cross right here. You can't believe the number of local PD, state, and federal officers along the city and county(Webb). I will say that the worst areas are the Rio Grande Valley from Roma,TX to Harlingen, TX. That is insecure area. All the Texas border is a unique zones where the majority are bilingual and Bi-culture. It's hard to understand from the outside, but here we are proud of our Mexican ancestry, proud Texans, and proud to be Americans. A unique mix ..... God bless America and all blue in line!
I am glad you point out that there is a difference between people who want work and the people who are criminals. You didn't put everyone in the same boat.
GEN, money and power. More illegal immigrants and rules for no voter ID garners more votes for democrats. Who would an illegal immigrant vote for Trump or Harris, if given the opportunity...
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PT. 2 TO OUR BORDER SERIES IS OFFICIALLY OUT! ua-cam.com/video/kHbcgpzAv-s/v-deo.html
This is a video I’ve been super excited to release because I think the biggest topic of this year in America has been immigration. And with all the BS I wanted to find out what was truth and what was not.
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Also…who knew ya boi can bust out that Spanish
You make valid points but have ever asked yourself why so many people are risking their lives in crossing two sometimes three borders to get here. Our country has a longstanding history of melding and destabilizing other countries governments and their economies. We did to El Salvador Guatemala Honduras and many others the mass migrations are a direct result of that. As for drugs crossing borders it’s all about supply and demand, the US is the fiend Mexico is the dealer the same can be said of the US suppling weapons to cartels. Soft gun laws makes it easy for citizens to purchase cross the border and sell weapons directly to the criminals those are just facts.
@@danielgomez7399and yet here you are trying to justify an excuse all the illegal immigrants. Sorry but the people in this country aren't going to put up with it for much longer. We are a sovereign country we must have borders and people have to do it the right way. I don't give a crap what has happened in other countries or in the past I care about what's happening in my country right now. And right now we are under an invasion that has to be stopped and turned around
@@danielgomez7399this is very valid
Dude that cop was super chill and very informative. You can tell he actually enjoys going to work
Love law enforcement folks and he was so chill.
Stater violated every policy for approaching a fleeing car u NEVER approach the driver like that without securing the back of the car someone could have jumped out and ambushed him ..hope u see this bud becareful don't let adrenaline change ur policy's..
@@kurtyazokay boot licker
@@tigerblood213 damn
I saw the tire thing recently, makes so much sense now.
Never stop making videos. You are the change in media we need.
Conspiracy theory. The border is as secure as ever
@@safeandeffectivelol single digit IQ
@@safeandeffectivelol 0/10 bait. this is just lazy, you didnt even try
@@safeandeffectivelol come on use your brain a lil
@@Zections obviously sarcasm but with the gaslighting from the left, i don't blame you
This cop was the most professional cop I ever seen, great to see you working together and sharing this useful information. Great job
Bro is goated
We need more TX DPS like him
@@GENhey bro now America understands that Latinos that grow at the Border speak Spanish here at Midwest everyone thinks if you speak Spanish you are an ilegal …. Not true al all all the border American side speaks Spanish
He was giving me major Theo Von vibes.
He is more than a cop he is a state trooper
Non biased just straight to the point on what’s going on in real time, very respectful and helpful, thank you.
Respect to that officer by far the most respectful cop I’ve seen super informative. Gen amazing video brother well put together talented keep doing what your doing!
It's actually insanely difficult to get a ride along with Texas DPS let alone film it. They are not very receptive when it comes to media and public interaction. Great department and some of the most professional police officers I've come across. Honestly impressed you landed this.
I love seeing this as more and more police departments and government buildings are honoring their oath to the constitution including filming.
Should always be honored and welcomed In every single police department, and government buildings. Filming is a greats tool for transparency and accountability and we need that more than ever!
You are exactly right great observation @hollzie7348
I'm sure they are very tired of catch & release. They want as many Americans to see the influx of illegals coming into our country!
Mannn. Fk Texas state troopers
Yeah cause they need a well trained person for pr. Other wise this agency tests the limits, though not nearly as bad as other states
this man is by far the best social commentary journalist of this time. It honestly worries me people dont gravitate to his style. This is perfect filming
We will get there - trust
Do bots post these comments or what? They are so fucking bizarre that it must be coming from some kind of bot or marketing company that the uploader hired.
@@ShaneCarroll-y8oyou really think I’d be spending money on bullshit like that?
The state trooper you got paired with was incredible too. You can tell he really cared about sharing his knowledge with his audience. Amazing documentary, I learned a lot.
Love your content dude keep it up@@GEN
How does this man not have 10 mil subscribers yet?
Yea why doesn't he ??
Hasn't committed any war crimes yet.
for real
That is UA-cam for you. Suppress the real journalists.
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This man just did more investigative reporting on the Southern border than the entire legacy media the last 4 years.
I appreciate the apolitical take on this. You came through fair and impartial and that's pretty rare nowadays. Great content, please keep it coming.
So I am actually from Laredo. Born and raised. The first stash house you showed is actually 3 blocks away from my childhood home. I drove by it everyday on the way home from school. Life in Laredo is different. We don’t fully acknowledge what’s going on. I lived right next to the river, off of meadow, right before you hit chacon creek. My parents built a 12 foot fence to make sure people couldn’t get in. We always had big dogs outside so no one would sneak in. We’ve seen border patrol chases that lead to car crashes. The sad part is, it’s daily life. I met a man that was from Peru. He had crossed by himself and had just run from a cartel group that was trying to pick him up. He just wanted to see his wife and kids. We called his wife and actually spoke to her. He came back from Peru, he didn’t use the cartel, just waited for the right day. She picked him up and thanked us for not calling the cops. All we said was, he did it for his family. The first thing he did was kiss his wife and hug his kids. Before 2016, it wasn’t this bad. The cartel still didn’t have the influence it has now. The cartel has just made it worse there.
wow, thats a very sweet story!! its sad to see how the cartel influence in the area has made the situation there worse and worse :(
Nuevo Laredo is worse off now as well
@@awkwardadriana yea I remember crossing every weekend when I was growing up. We could literally cross at 10pm to get a Mexican hot dog and an elote and just enjoy the evening. We haven’t gone back for more than 2 hours since 2015.
"We don’t fully acknowledge what’s going on" That's the problem with America haha.
@@TwoChin that’s the thing tho, it’s not just in America. At some point, you become desensitized to the violence. It’s the same in Mexico. It’s either that or you don’t leave the house out of fear. Some people do try to make change but they usually get killed like the mayor in Mexico that got decapitated after 10 days in office.
THIS is journalism. I don’t usually watch videos all the way through or get this interested but man, the editing, narration, everything was great!
Gen as a follow Texan I just want to say I LOVE your unbiased and in depth reporting and think you deserve 10 times your current subscriber count. There are other investigative journalists here on UA-cam who have become so painfully biased that I just can’t stand watching them anymore. Your take on these stories is very refreshing in today’s media landscape. I hope you continue to do this for years to come!
We will get there - appreciate that
"unbiased"
@@cia5649 0/10 bait
So you're gonna be smart and not vote for the orange idiot that torpedoed a better border?
Otherwise shut up and enjoy your Republican hellhole as it gets worse by design.
Trump gonna help you with his vague idea of a plan?
Nothing unbiased about it. He obviously leads right.
This was an excellent take on this topic. Love that this was a neutral stance and seemed like you were genuinely just trying to gain knowledge with no agenda.
An eye opener, investigative journalism with a fresh outlook. You have done what major media outlets couldn’t and wouldn’t allow this to tarnish their reputation and ratings. A job well done 👍
can’t wait for part two!! as a Mexican American I can proudly say that most of the border patrol are Mexican-American please make a point of it in your next video. It’s not about racism. It’s about protection.
Crazy part is that people who don’t live in those states don’t know that fact. Lots of the people that hark on that would have their minds blown if they see that
Exactly I’m American of Mexican descent they call cops and border patrol white male kkk members nah it’s just Brian Ortega from sunnvale high school ….bottom line is being woke is a joke … stay blessed
That's misinformation. The border regions are the safest and most secure area of America.
Some folks that do know, call them traitors.
they forgot where they came from
Bruh i died when you were giving the cop directions 😂 Also noticed you didn’t have a bulletproof vest which you could’ve needed haha
I had to contribute some how lmao
I think that the Tahoe they were in had some degree of bullet resistance, when he rolls the window down, the glass is noticeably thick.
@@egalvf69 Firearms instructor here. It really depends on what the car is and the task it's being uparmored for. Typically these vehicles on the border are uparmored to deal with things like rocks being thrown at them or people trying to smash in the windows. If the cruiser was uparmored to protect against things like rifle rounds and heavier calibers, the giveaway for those is the suspension. When a soft skinned vehicle is uparmored to that degree, it becomes noticeably heavier. Which means the suspension has to beefed up, as well as the engine (to make sure the vehicle can still pursue at high speeds and to help ensure the engine doesn't overheat from the added weight it's moving).
If you can't see the suspension, the way it drives is another telltale sign. It's basically like driving a humvee when it's uparmored to that degree. Look at that viral video of the South African CIT heist which Leo Prinsloo fought off. The vehicle was a regular Toyota truck that had been uparmored, as a result it wasn't very maneuverable. Hence him making wide turns and it being heavy enough to take being rammed by the other cars.
As far as State Troopers go it depends on the state, the area the Trooper is patrolling, etc. For the state of Texas, a Trooper is required to hold their own for over an hour without any backup as part of their training. This is due to the wide areas they typically cover with Texas being so large. But being stationed on the border, that Trooper almost certainly has backup nearby in the form of BP, local PD, Texas Rangers, and other Troopers. I'm willing to bet the cruiser he was in had one way protective layering on the windows, which would allow him to shoot out but would offer resistance against bullets trying to come in. There are companies who uparmor pre-existing glass like that with protective coatings for things like cruisers and important buildings. (Not the same as doing construction to physically replace the glass.) As far as the doors go, larger departments typically stick rifle plates in the door panels to provide some degree of protection as it's usually going to be the cheapest and easiest to do that in large groups of cars. Typically the more specialized units get the serious armor, like MRAPs for SWAT etc. State Troopers especially mainly are around on highways, so the faster the cruiser is the better for their general work. Again, these are generalizations as things can vary so much.
It's also entirely possible that Trooper was rolling lighter than normal because you're not going to knowingly drag a journalist into dangerous situations such as multiple rifle wielding threats. He probably was glad to do it because it meant he wouldn't be losing 30 pounds in sweat with his armor on all day lol
Hope this answers your questions about uparmors.
Texas is just different man
All Texas DPS vehicles have upgraded windshields, front driver and front passenger windows as well as armor in the two front doors.
Now this, this is the kind of exposure and news we need. Your content is raw and so detailed. Love it!
This ain’t cockiness…but confidence.
ain’t no one do it better than we do, but we still have a long way to prove that
Many of my friends from this town ❤ thank you for honest reporting !
Thanks!
The last 2 minutes are 100% correct. It has always been about money. The U.S. relies on these migrants to keep costs down. So many people fail to see this and I am glad you see it.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MONEY
@GEN what r u? R u chinese, korean, or Japanese? 🧐🧐
Many wealthy households use illegal immigrants to clean and maintain their houses.
@@heythave lots of companies all over the country hire illegals for cheap labor. I would love an in depth story on that as well.
Illegal migrants are the new slaves
This officer has been so forth coming and direct i just wanna say thank you we need more people like you
I can tell that officer is really passionate about his job. How he involves you and he interacts with you is just top. Much love to him ❤
Great video. It is very eye-opening. You are doing the job our MSM will not do. Keep up the good work.
*WAYYYY* more insightful than anything I have ever seen from the small clips on news media broadcasts. What a fantastic ride along and transparent conversation with professionals on the job facing the realities
My wife is a legal Chinese immigrant she's been here for 10 years on education visas and work visas and we've been waiting for 3 years for her green card. There's nothing more disheartening or devaluing to the work put in then allowing others to cut in line
She sounds pretty privileged
@@Ucsd4life0/10 Rage Bait, maybe a participation award tho
i mean thats the core issue? or at least the core for illegal immigration, it takes way too long to acctually get processed
@@datte.1252 huh? It wasn’t meant to cause rage…m0ron
@@datte.1252 Well it's bad rage bait because it's just true. It takes way too long to get processed, and most illegal immigrants are fleeing autocratic regimes, imagine you had to sit patiently and wait for 5-10 years to get into America while all around you are dictators and drug lords. Good luck.
born and raised in Laredo, great video and great job covering this extremely important issue in America. note at 7:33 'esposaron' is handcuffed but regardless your Spanish is awesome and able to communicate effectively!
I appreciate the heck out of the effort you put into your work, Gen. stay safe
I concur with this sentiment, otherwise it was a little shocking to see him pushing an AI generated video ad and how it could help him with his own work. Uhhhhh what? You want to shoot yourself in the foot sir?
I just found your channel today. I have to say this is one of the best channels on YT. Keep up the great work.
Thanks g means a lot. Not cockiness but I too believe we make the best videos in our niche
I’m glad it’s reaching the same people that see that
As a life long Texan thank you for shedding light on the actual people who live here you are AMAZING def getting a sub from me sir!
Wow your vids are really dang good. The questions, the small clips from cop cars, your interacting with other americans and asking their viewpoints. Really really good video, keep it up. You def deserve over million views and i know youll get to 1mil subs soon. I dont even watch these type of videos often but after a few minutes of yours i wanted to see the whole thing. That trooper that took you around is super dope. Props to him for being so chill and informative about his job.
Thank you I’m glad it’s reading the right audience
@@GEN reaching right
grammar police🤓🧐🤓🧐
Good job on this video brother! Im proud of you in every aspect. To the cop that escorted you, thank you sir!
There’s a huge difference between legal and illegal immigration. Don’t let politicians tell you otherwise!
What are the difference genius
@@BigtimeOG are you actually that dense or is this an act?
@@BigtimeOG if youre gonna break the law once youre bound to break it again they already broke it once know they will break it again texas is a beutiful state but the illegal immigrants ruin it i can tell u where raised by a single mom and know u have single mother opinions and worldviews grow up
@@Jeff-lt9xr hes probaly just ragebaiting
@@Jeff-lt9xr If you just made them all legal.. then what? Issue solved for you or what?
I've never seen anyone as outgoing as you, GEN. You gained a subscriber. 🤩
Fresh real journalism. It’s clear that the situation is completely out of control.
Ok 7 minutes into the vidoe. GEN I am blown away. Idk if you already had learned Spanish or learned for the vidoe but THAT IS AMAZING THAT YOU WOULD GO THAT FAR TO GET TO THE TRUTH. LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Muchas gracias amiga
The guy you rode along with did a fantastic job explaining things
This officer is very respectful, humble, and by the look in his eyes, he really enjoy his job. Thank you to all the officers out there dealing with the border crisis. And GeN, keep doing what you do, this is the stuffs that media refuse to cover:)
Dude… your commitment to real journalism is so honorable. Thank you for not being afraid to show the truth!
20+ cops revving at full speed using gas, and all getting paid to catch ONE edgar LMAO
Bro 💀💀💀
No quema cuh
it’s crazy bc that Edgar looks like a young kid, he could essentially rat himself out, accidentally, when interrogated
@@nekorb1010 that normal cartels use young teens/adults with papers to do the runs
Seems like you support open borders. Why don't you go tell your homies to stop sneaking in here?
Like the illegal drug trade, illegal weapons trade, and illegal slave trade, there are too many corporations, government employees and politicians who benefit financially to stop crime.
Which is why the election results were one of the biggest blowouts in history. RINOs now have a choice, change or be replaced in the primary. The American people are tired of the crap and are ready to do something about it, when the American people are united like this we are invisible, check history.
bro ur channel is underrated asf ur vids been popping up on my recommended for the past week now nd i can say ur criminally underrated
From Laredo now live in Seattle! Glad to see you cover this!!!
Like this guy. “No Diddy” dude is educational and hands on with it. Gives you a deeper look in to our society and how things may shape our future. Keep up this work big things for you ahead. 💯💪🏾
Nice try Diddy
This is great journalism. Really felt like I was a part of the experience. Very engaging and well paced.
Where the black honda was finally stopped, its a 7 minute drive from my cousins house. This is insane, thank you so much for covering this!
Gen I love your videos! Your journalism is so refreshing. Please keep making videos. And props to your editors and everyone who helps make your videos happen. Your production quality is incredible. Stay safe man.
S/o my editors fr fr
Yo I’m from Zapata it’s about 45 mins farther down south, it’s good to see someone putting this out there so ppl can see how it is on a border town of south Texas
Thank you for your hard work and for not letting MSM affect your ability to critically think and not letting bullies keep you from showing the truth!! You’re a good man and you’re making a huge difference! 💪🏼
Bro just subscribed. Your channel is not a vlog, it’s pure journalism. Keep up the good work.
I love your content bro. I'm a huge media guy and your one of the few people I've found that consistently takes a non-bias opinion on crucial topics. Keep it up bro, you've been doing what modern media lacks
Thanks for the support, bro, I’m glad people get what I’m trying to do
Really cool of that state trooper to bring you along for the day and share details of what is really going on. Awesome video! Subscribed!
I think the reason why these officers are so professional and well informed is because they are not dealing with every day criminals, they’re dealing with cartels, smugglers, and terrorist almost on a daily basis. It’s a whole other animal. These guys were fantastic.
So interesting and informative! Need more journalists and videos like these. Thanks for bringing awareness about this!
This journalism is very good. Thank you for showing this documentary.
Really can't wait for part 2! I Love your VIDEOS!!
Coming real soon
You're an absolute legend for making videos like this. New standard in journalism. Keep up the good work
Great video, very informative and not one sided. I like this type of content!
Bro that spanish is on point! Congrats!
So much respect for the people who uphold the law!
Trump 2024 🫡🫡
He broke the laws many times 😭@@aSkibidiRunner
@@pandalover69420 1 he was framed
2: policies over people
@@aSkibidiRunner😂😂😂 trump is more dangerous than these cartel
@@chrisruiz29 trump is the one who got rid of the cartels in 2017
Great video much respect to those officers working that area. The deputy you are riding with is a respectful guy much respect to him for giving us a great video.
The episode of cops that we all needed. Need your own tv channel
Just subscribed this is the content that I like, professional video editing, keep it up!
My car was stolen from the parking lot of a nightclub back in ‘91 when I was a college student at University of AZ in Tucson and then dumped a week later at the same parking lot. They gutted the car and removed the license plate. When the police wiped down the car/trunk they found drug residue and bodily fluids. They assumed that it was used for illegal drug & human trafficking runs. This is real and affects EVERYONE!
Laredo resident here!!!! It’s fascinating seeing someone document the crisis
this is a very well shot video that had good questions and was very well spoken, i could watch this as a tv show. dont know how bro doesnt have millions of subscribers
We gon get there trust
this is awesome
thanks beast
First time watching your channel and I gotta say I'm impressed by the in-depth coverage. Kudos!
🎥 THANK YOU so much 🎥⭐ for your in-depth behind the scenes investigated reporting 👍🏆🎥
7:18 Mandalena almost called them "mojados" and stopped herself. 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Props to Texas DPS and Governor Greg Abbott for setting the standard that enables independent journalists to publish the truth.
Wow! These border patrol agents and police, in general, deserve more credit than what we give them...they put their lives on the line to protect us. They are the unsung heroes of this country!
The thing that I notice about them is that they are not scared to perform their job. This is how all police officers should act.
@@ericpenney269yea the thing that suck is we have defunded the police and lowered the standards to much police are not very good right now
@@razorbladehands5771 I totally agree!
Great work, Gen!
I really enjoyed the mostly unbiased, objective presentation you gave through this video. I am a bilingual baby boomer Hispanic that grew up with academic Spanish spoken at home. We were not allowed to use Spanish slang. I grew up in Texas along the coast. Allow me to compliment your Spanish. It is fairly good and you did a great job of communicating with the lady that you interviewed outside her home about the situation in her neighborhood. Here is where your Spanish comprehension showed a kink in the armor. I do not know if you translated her comments into English or if you used a digital translator. The lady stated that Immigration arrived & arrested some men. The English translation states "The migration.." Immigration & migration, while related, are two different words. At that the end of that sentence she stated that they handcuffed them. The Spanish word for handcuffs is "esposas" and Spanish word for "to handcuff" is "esposar." The word "esposas" can be literally translated to "wives" (or spouse) but context should tell you that spouse is not the correct word when you are speaking about an arrest that involves being handcuffed. So, using a digital translator can expose the issue that translators don't recognize culturally used vocabulary. That occurs again in her interview a sentence or two later when she used the word (a slang) "mojaditos." "Mojado" or "mojaditos" as she used, is slang for the English, "wetback." The word can be used derogatorily or, as she did, she adds the diminutive ending, "-ito" to indicate an endearing or respectful tone. I would caution against the use of digital translators. Be aware of cultural linguistics. Finally, in your final comments you mention that the illegal immigrants on the Texas border were not eating cats and dogs. Once again you need to be cautious of cultures. As an Asian, which you also mention in this context, you are aware that not all Asians are alike. Not all Asians have the same cultural practices. Just like you don't like being lumped into a generic Asian culture, you should also not do that same with Hispanic cultures. Mexicans & Salvadorans, for examples, are ethnic cousins with so many similarities, even some appearances. They simply don't like being compared. Two similar cultures that, in the practice of their culture are very different. Research the cultural habits of the Hispanic group that is the context of Trumps comment before you lump us all in. There are some Hispanic cultures (extremely few) that, in their poorer neighborhoods or villages, will eat cats & dogs. So, do deeper homework on the different cultural nuances between the 21 Hispanic countries that exist. Yes, 21 and all have different cultures and different sub-cultures...kinda like the diversity of Asians. Keep up these videos. Again, your Spanish is really good, just be more conscious of translations (words and cultural differences).
These are real cops that know and love their job. The right way!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾hats off to these police officers 💯✌🏾
I love how this man stays respectful with everyone he interviews/talks to, it's a bit refreshing, cuz I feel like something is genuinley wrong with my generation.
12:18 this is something I always see the American right ignore. Drug smugglers are mostly US citizens.
That’s half true they are Mexican daca dreamers Children of illegal mexican birthers - they come here to have kids. It’s still an endless cycle net negatives for we the people
Chapo said you can arrest him but the drugs are going to keep flowing into the USA, why because USA is the number one drug user and buyers, they can arrest every cartel but the drugs will keep flowing no matter what.!
"When you don't have a clue about what's going on, always follow the money."
That's exactly why I don't think either side would solve the problem, since the corporate empire behind both Democratic and Republican parties need cheap labor.
That's why you gotta support MAGA type politicians. Our side is not beholden to corporate interests. We represent the bottom 30% of this country's wealth.
Democrats and Republicans are two wings of the same bird. MAGA is the slingshot that is gonna take that bird out.
@@FL_2000Omaga is based around a corporate empire though, your figurehead is part of the problem..
@@ryansunderman8764 and the man leading the charge is willing to lose it all for this country. What, you think the founding fathers weren't wealthy? Hell one of them owned a whole newspaper business, which was hardly a cheap or easy thing to do back then, and it went on to become one of the biggest in the world
*cough* jews
@@FL_2000Ono he’s not he would sell us out for a get out of jail free card
This video give a great prospective and is so informative without any bias
This officer is a nice and very informative. I hope he stay safe as well as other officers.
Follow the money-- so true. Nice video, Gen!
My friends’ old best friend got busted for helping her boyfriend smuggle people across the texas boarder. I’m not sure how she still isn’t in jail yet but there were new articles and other stuff. I remember she claimed she was asleep in the back seat while this all happened. She’s currently pregnant now and due. They’re both bums and she was trying to prove her innocence on Facebook saying how she’s a good kid that got caught
0:45 nice grips for that 1911 officer.
Originally from Laredo and gotta say this is pretty accurate, well done sir
I appreciate your honest yet factual reporting. Keep up the good work. First time here , I am fan now. Great Reporting but well grounded reporting...🤗
How does bro not have 1M subscribers yet 😭🙏
IKR? I've been following him since he started. How this is such an underrated channel is beyond me.
We gon get there trust
Not sure on the officers name that was taking you around but he is AMAZING! Kind, has humility, and knows so much! It is interesting to hear migrants or Latin Americans saying we need stricter border patrol. Really takes the racism rebuttal and throws it in the garbage.
First, my deep respect for all law enforcement agencies. Federal, State, County, and Local, thank you for being on the line.
I'm a Laredo resident, and I can say that Laredo is a super safe city thanks to the immense amount of law enforcement around. The government takes care a lot of Laredo due to being the most important bridges in the whole USA. More than 60%, it's cross right here.
You can't believe the number of local PD, state, and federal officers along the city and county(Webb). I will say that the worst areas are the Rio Grande Valley from Roma,TX to Harlingen, TX. That is insecure area.
All the Texas border is a unique zones where the majority are bilingual and Bi-culture. It's hard to understand from the outside, but here we are proud of our Mexican ancestry, proud Texans, and proud to be Americans. A unique mix .....
God bless America and all blue in line!
This was such a good video from beginning to end 👏
Appreciate the love 🙏
great video brother love the production and editing!
Keep up the good work ! Come back to Arizona sometime 🔥
Title is misleading, yes Laredo has its fault but it ain’t that bad and it’s actually safer than this take.
We need more honest, fact based reporting with no agenda to prove. Great job as always, Gen!
Wow this is definitely a real as* documentary. Well done sir
I am glad you point out that there is a difference between people who want work and the people who are criminals. You didn't put everyone in the same boat.
GEN, money and power. More illegal immigrants and rules for no voter ID garners more votes for democrats. Who would an illegal immigrant vote for Trump or Harris, if given the opportunity...
I vote for Harris
This is real journalism i am a news writer high school freshman
Looking forward part 2
Thanks for the video man! Blue line stay strong, stay safe