Guests – Ava Chen, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, Laurie Moore

China's Infiltration of Harvard: A Conversation with Ava Chen

The CCP's Deep Ties to American Education

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has established a significant foothold in America's educational institutions, with Harvard University serving as a prime example of this infiltration. One fifth of Harvard's foreign student intake in 2024 consisted of Chinese nationals, raising serious concerns about the university's ties to the CCP.

Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China shares critical intelligence about how the CCP has been systematically using Harvard as a vehicle for ideological subversion in the United States.

"Many Americans looking at internal American conflict and crises everywhere in society think it's just an American problem," explains Chen. "But when you connect all the dots, you'll have an epiphany moment: the Trump administration is fighting against communists, particularly the ring leader, the biggest threat to the United States and entire human race - the Chinese Communist Party."

Harvard University's revenue comes from three main sources: tuition fees, donations, and investment income. With nearly 7,000 international students accounting for almost 30% of their enrollment, and more than a quarter of those students coming from communist China, the financial incentive to maintain ties with the CCP is clear.

This relationship extends beyond simple enrollment numbers. The university has become a training ground for CCP officials and family members. Chen revealed that the daughter of Xi Jinping was enrolled at Harvard under a false name back in 2010, with the Obama administration signing a secret service program to protect her identity. This is just one example of many CCP grandchildren, children, and illegitimate children who have attended Harvard.

Harvard's Refusal to Cooperate with the Trump Administration

The Trump administration recently froze $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard after the school refused to yield to demands for information about its foreign students. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Christine Noem has terminated Harvard's student and exchange visitor program certification for "allowing anti-American pro-terrorist foreigners to harass and physically assault individuals and obstruct its once-venerable learning environment."

The administration requested records on Harvard's foreign funding after a review revealed incomplete and inaccurate disclosures. Harvard's resistance to providing these records suggests a cover-up regarding the sources of its funding and the influence Chinese students have purchased from the institution.

"If you're looking at who is attending Harvard University and why the Trump administration is getting so tough on Harvard, it's because this all started with the government demanding the foreign students registration records," Chen explains. "They wanted to know who those students are, particularly the Chinese students."

The Network of Influence

The CCP's strategy involves building networks through educational institutions like Harvard. With graduates in positions of political power, the judiciary, and various influential roles throughout American society, these networks can be leveraged for the benefit of the CCP.

Chen pointed out that while there's nothing inherently wrong with alumni creating networks, the problem began when communism took root in these institutions. "The radicalized ideology subversion started when Harvard got involved with the CCP, dating back to 1995," she noted.

Harvard's Ash Center has even conducted surveys that claimed over 90% of Chinese respondents were satisfied with the CCP's governance - a claim Chen calls "the most absurd lie." Such propaganda serves to legitimize the CCP's rule while Harvard benefits financially from the relationship.

The New Federal State of China has urged the Department of Justice to investigate Harvard for acting as a foreign agent for the Chinese Communist Party. They provided evidence that Harvard opens doors for CCP agents to meet government officials at speaking engagements, introduces them at social events, and facilitates various forms of influence under the Harvard umbrella.

Harvard: University or Investment Fund?

Harvard's financial priorities have shifted dramatically, with over 80% of its assets now held in investments rather than in educational infrastructure. According to Chen, Harvard's total assets as of 2022 amounted to approximately $70 billion, with the vast majority invested in markets including Chinese companies.

"Is Harvard a university? Because you would imagine that universities should come in front of jurisdictions, from government, public funding, research, and so on. But it will surprise you when you see the biggest assets holding on their balance sheets are actually equities. They are not a university anymore. They are an investment fund," Chen explains.

This financial strategy creates a conflict of interest where Harvard benefits from maintaining relationships with totalitarian regimes like the CCP, which control access to lucrative markets. Through connections with "princelings" - the children and grandchildren of high-level CCP members - Harvard can establish relationships with powerful CCP families who control China's population and market.

The Trump Administration's Response

The Trump administration's approach to confronting the CCP involves applying pressure across multiple fronts, including education. By targeting institutions like Harvard that have been complicit in facilitating CCP influence, Trump aims to create conditions that will ultimately benefit the Chinese people and weaken the CCP's grip on power.

Chen believes this strategy is more effective than military confrontation: "Trump is trying everything he can to use the peaceful way to finish, to create the best conditions for the Chinese people so we can take down the CCP."

By putting pressure on the entire system rather than just targeting the top families, Trump is creating internal tension within the CCP. According to Chen, among the 92 million Chinese Communist Party members, many understand that communism is unsustainable and that "the CCP's time is coming." By applying pressure to those who matter within the bureaucracy, Trump hopes to turn them against the ruling families and ultimately crack the system from within.

Congressman Juan Ciscomani on the "Big Beautiful Bill"

Tax Cuts and Work Requirements

Congressman Juan Ciscomani joined the program to discuss the recently passed "big beautiful bill" that focuses on extending tax cuts while implementing reasonable work requirements for government assistance programs.

"We've been working on this bill for months now, even before the year started and the president was sworn in," Ciscomani explained. "The main goal was to deliver on the priorities that the president ran on, that we ran on."

The bill passed by just one vote, highlighting the importance of maintaining Republican representation in competitive districts like CD6. Ciscomani emphasized that the bill delivers on campaign promises, particularly regarding tax cuts, border security, and energy policy.

Regarding Medicaid, Ciscomani clarified that the bill implements reasonable work requirements rather than cutting benefits. "If you are a young person that's healthy, you don't have dependents, and you want to qualify for Medicaid, that shouldn't be at the expense of the single mom that is not getting all the care they need," he explained. The threshold is 80 hours of work, volunteering, or school attendance per month.

The bill also includes verification of eligibility every six months instead of annually, which helps prevent fraud and abuse. Ciscomani cited a recent case where Arizona's Democratic Attorney General indicted 17 people for $60 million worth of Medicaid fraud in less than a year, demonstrating the need for greater oversight.

Border Security Improvements

Ciscomani noted dramatic improvements in border security under the Trump administration. "No new laws are needed for the border to be wide open. It was the Biden administration that opened it the way they did in a terrible way. And now when President Trump came in, he changed the enforcement and the policy side that pretty much almost took the human trafficking side to as close as zero as it's ever been."

The congressman reported a decrease of about 94-95% in human trafficking, though he acknowledged that drug trafficking remains a significant challenge, with cartels now using more sophisticated technology like drones.

Ciscomani described a recent visit to a border holding facility where agents were more open about what had been happening during the previous administration. "Before it was very limited what they could share. Now they're being a lot more open about what was happening in the last four years and who they were releasing into the streets knowing the background of these people."

He mentioned that Border Patrol and ICE officers are now empowered to do the job they took an oath for, rather than being forced to release individuals they knew were dangerous.

Mexico's Cooperation

According to Ciscomani, Mexico has been more cooperative with the United States on border security than ever before. He referenced a conversation with Secretary Rubio, who confirmed this unprecedented level of cooperation.

"What changed? You and I know what changed. The leadership in the White House changed," Ciscomani observed. "If Mexico wasn't required or pushed to the point where they needed to cooperate with the United States, they weren't going to go the extra mile on that."

The congressman noted that President Trump's administration has designated Mexican cartels as national criminal organizations, which provides additional tools for law enforcement and signals to Mexico the importance of cooperation.

The Critical Nature of CD6

Ciscomani emphasized the importance of maintaining Republican representation in Congressional District 6, which passed by just one vote in the recent election. "This becomes critical to keep it for our side. For the other side, it's motivating to say, 'This is a deciding vote that happened, and that's what motivates us to take it back.'"

He highlighted the challenges of representing a competitive district, where campaigning never stops: "Every quarter is a high-performing quarter that we have to raise money and get out there and campaign as much as we're doing the job as well. Many members around the country can be 100% focused in Washington... When campaigns season's rolling around, they kind of shift gears. We have to do both 100%, 100% of the time."

Despite these challenges, Ciscomani expressed confidence in winning re-election in November 2026, noting that he has already received President Trump's endorsement and has established a strong working relationship with the administration.

Harvard Loses Student Exchange Program: Breaking News with Laurie Moore

Education Expert Reacts to State Treasurer Kimberly Yee's Challenge

Education expert Laurie Moore joined the program to discuss the breaking news that State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has announced she will challenge Superintendent Tom Horn for his seat as Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Moore expressed respect for both candidates but emphasized the need for strong leadership in education: "I love Tom Horn. He's got credentials that nobody can match. I want somebody that's like Rambo, put the cambo on, put the makeup on, and really shut out all the noise because what's happening in our public schools has to be dealt with."

She stressed that the next superintendent must be able to combat the spread of progressive ideology in schools: "We cannot let this epidemic or this virus of this wokeness continue. The boxes for me are going to be experience and toughness. Whoever checks those boxes is the one that should get it."

Enforcing Anti-DEI Policies

Moore raised concerns about the enforcement of policies prohibiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools. She noted that with just one investigator working for Tom Horn to check on 2,000 public schools and 300 charter schools, adequate oversight is challenging.

"RTUSD group initially signed [the anti-DEI agreement], but they have been taken off the list because Kimberly McAllister and others have written in to say, 'Look, this is still going on,'" Moore explained. "We're doing the detective work. We're doing the footwork."

She suggested that schools should face consequences at the district level for non-compliance, which would encourage self-policing: "If just one school is not complying, does that mean the whole district loses money? If everyone stands to lose in a district because you've got some bad actors, I think that would actually create an environment where they would all do the right thing."

Improving Education Quality

On the topic of improving education quality and test scores, Moore emphasized the importance of fundamentals and personalized teaching approaches over excessive reliance on technology.

"Artificial intelligence is a wonderful thing because Lord knows it's smarter than me. But you have to tap into real intelligence. And to do that, it's paper, pencil, it's memory, memorization, memory work," she explained.

Drawing from her experience as a special education teacher, Moore described how breaking down complex concepts into manageable chunks and allowing students to master each step before moving on led to significant improvements in student performance.

"If you would just stick with one [concept] and do that repetition of it maybe 10 times, you could hit 80% on the test, 80% to 100%. But stop confusing them and their little heads are going to short-circuit," she advised.

Moore also emphasized the importance of allowing students to correct their mistakes rather than simply moving on to the next topic: "When you get something wrong, it's not a sin to get something wrong, but show them how to fix it or make sure they know how to fix it. Because that's when the light bulb goes on."

She shared how she transformed learning into an exciting challenge for her students by encouraging them to improve their own personal best rather than competing against others: "These kids had so much fun perfecting their accuracy on these little reading samples... Pretty soon these kids were getting all of these paragraphs right and we were jumping way ahead by grade levels."

This approach not only improved academic performance but also instilled a love of learning: "These kids would stay in at recess time. I never got a break to eat by myself because they were always in my room. They wanted to pass these reading tests higher."