Congressman Carlos Gimenez on China, Communism, and the Fight for Freedom | 13th and Park

Congressman Carlos Gimenez joins 13th & Park for a wide-ranging conversation on national security, China, communism, and the fight to defend freedom at home and abroad. Born in Havana and raised in the shadow of communism, Gimenez brings a deeply personal perspective to today’s geopolitical challenges. He explains why the Chinese Communist Party represents the most serious threat to global freedom, how China’s Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping influence across the world, and why the United States can no longer afford complacency in its own hemisphere. The conversation also explores Gimenez’s journey from firefighter to Miami-Dade Mayor to Congress, how crisis leadership shapes decision-making, and why focusing on root causes — not political noise — is essential to effective governance. Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 Follow Carlos! X: https://x.com/RepCarlos IG: https://www.instagram.com/repcarlosfl/?hl=en Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com About 13th and Park: 13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs. #CarlosGimenez #China #NationalSecurity #Communism #ForeignPolicy #AmericaFirst #Congress #Politics #13thAndPark #USPolitics