I Came With Fire

Chinese ESPIONAGE at the US BORDER | EXPOSING CCP Border Smuggler Networks

March 7, 2026·1h 44m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Army veteran and former law enforcement officer Cory Gautereaux, founder of the GOAT Initiative, joins the show to reveal what he’s uncovered while investigating activity along the US–Mexico border. Through grassroots intelligence gathering, recovered cell phones, and on-the-ground investigations, Cory has identified networks tied to human trafficking, counterfeit documents, and even communications linked to Chinese nationals coordinating border crossings. We discuss how volunteer-led efforts and technology are exposing gaps in federal enforcement that most Americans never see. This episode breaks down the evidence, the methods, and why Cory believes the border has quietly become a national security battlefield.Check out GOAT Initiative: https://www.thegoatinitiative.org/Chapters:00:55 Cory's Journey: From San Diego to Montana01:44 The Birth of Goat Initiative05:52 Observations on Border Patrol and Immigration14:00 Building Trust and Community Engagement15:34 The Local Initiative: A Community Response17:31 Eminent Domain and Border Control Issues19:10 Building Trust and Community Relationships22:23 The Goat Initiative: Scope and Operations27:22 Filling the Gaps: National Security and Local Action32:59 Evidence and Proactive Measures at the Border33:14 Visual Evidence: Fires and Community Impact35:52 Bureaucratic Incompetence and Personal Responsibility39:19 The Breakdown of Community and Responsibility43:12 Abdication of Responsibility in Society45:26 The Role of Local Businesses in Community Safety49:09 Observations on Immigration Patterns54:53 Complicity in Policy and Bureaucracy58:31 Trust and Responsibility in Law Enforcement01:03:08 Chinese Immigration and Organized Processes01:10:55 Coordinated Invasion: Understanding the Threat01:14:28 Intel Gathering: The Role of Military and Asylum Seekers01:18:41 The Impact of Bureaucracy on Border Security01:24:30 Solutions and the Role of Private Contractors01:29:27 The Need for Action: Congressional Responsibility01:34:23 Future Threats: The Reality of September 11th 2.0

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