Guests - Ava Chen, Laurie Moore
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Reflections on the State of the Union: A Night of Stark Contrasts
The recent State of the Union address by President Trump lasted nearly two hours, packed with moments that highlighted American achievements and exposed deep divisions in Congress. As a host of Winn Tucson, I watched the entire speech, noting the enthusiasm for American heroes and the reluctance of some lawmakers to acknowledge them. The chamber was divided: one side stood repeatedly for stories of sacrifice and success, while the other remained seated, often stone-faced or even absent. This visual divide spoke volumes about priorities in Washington.
Several Arizona representatives exemplified this split. Congressman Juan Ciscomani attended and stood for key moments, but Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva didn't show up at all. If representatives can't even attend such an event, it raises questions about whether they're prioritizing political rhetoric over national unity. Senator Mark Kelly was present and stood for a Navy veteran receiving the Medal of Freedom from First Lady Melania Trump, offering a glimmer of bipartisanship. Yet, for much of the night, the refusal to stand for everyday Americans facing hardships was disheartening.
The speech celebrated American spirit through personal stories. The U.S. men's hockey team, fresh from their gold medal win over Canada in overtime, entered to applause—even from Democrats, marking a rare unified moment. President Trump shared how the team visited the Oval Office, joking about their vote to honor goaltender Connor Hellebuyck with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his 46 saves. "I've never seen a goaltender play as well," Trump said, recounting a lucky deflection save that Hellebuyck wouldn't confirm as practiced or fortunate.
Other honorees included a young man who survived a shooting in D.C., where crime has plummeted thanks to National Guard deployment. Democrats didn't stand for him or his story, despite the reductions in murders in the city where they serve. A Chinook pilot who extracted a Venezuelan dictator, risking his life to restore freedom there, also received recognition—but again, no applause from across the aisle. A 100-year-old Navy veteran and a family grieving a National Guard daughter killed in D.C. drew similar responses. These moments underscored a theme: honoring sacrifice should transcend politics.
President Trump highlighted economic recovery, border security, and affordability. He noted plummeting inflation, a shut-down border, and efforts to make life affordable for Americans. A plea for the SAVE Act—ensuring only citizens vote—left Democrats seated and silent. "If you can't stand up for America because you hate the president so much," I observed, "what you do speaks louder than words." The address called for unity on fundamentals like protecting citizens first, ending sanctuary cities, and penalizing officials who block criminal alien removals.
Ava Chen on Miles Guo's Warnings and CCP Strategies
Joining Kathleen on Winn Tucson is Ava Chen from the New Federal State of China, offering insights into global threats tying back to the speech's themes. Chen connected the Democrats' behavior to predictions made by Miles Guo seven years ago. Guo outlined a CCP strategy called "3F": create weakness, foment chaos, and drive destruction, while using Americans against Americans. "To understand the strategy," Chen explained, "look at how the CCP aligns with axis nations like Russia, North Korea, Iran, Venezuela, Brazil, and Pakistan to undermine U.S. power."
The goal, according to Chen, is to erode America's freedom and self-government, which threaten concentrated power in communist systems. She pointed to the pandemic as a man-made bioweapon funded by American technology and money, released to create chaos. "They use your taxpayer money and expertise to create a weapon to kill you," Chen said. Fentanyl, another chemical bioweapon, has killed over 100,000 Americans annually since ramping up around 2012-2014.
Guo, through the whistleblower movement, provided intel that's proven 99.9% accurate, including warnings against vaccines. Chen noted scientists from Wuhan alerted Dr. Fauci, who failed to act. "Dr. Fauci is part of a sinister plan to poison Americans with COVID," she asserted. Tying this to the speech, Chen saw Democrats' refusal to stand as evidence of corruption, with many "bought and paid for" by foreign interests.
Discussing Venezuela, Chen highlighted the Chinook pilot's mission, which Democrats ignored. "Here's a young man who almost lost his life extracting an evil dictator to give freedom back to Venezuela," I said, emphasizing the lack of acknowledgment. Chen clarified it's not the Chinese people controlling this—ordinary Chinese are slaves in a fake economy—but CCP and globalist interests. Propaganda hides poverty, with high-rises often staged and empty, fueled by government decisions and currency manipulation.
Xi Jinping's Plans to Undermine U.S. Influence
Ava Chen delved into Xi Jinping's tactics ahead of a potential Trump visit to China in late March or early April. If regional conflicts like in Iran escalate, the trip might cancel, but Xi is already working to portray America as weak. "Xi Jinping will utilize this opportunity to make the world see the U.S. as weaker or chaotic," Chen warned, aiming for destruction in a zero-sum game.
Recent moves include deepening ties with Germany and France. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Xi, pushing for expanded economic relations, as China overtook the U.S. as Germany's largest trading partner in 2025. France's Macron has criticized U.S. trade policies, and the European Parliament postponed a trade deal ratification. "The CCP is working behind the scenes to undo whatever Trump builds," Chen said, breaking up alliances like the transatlantic bloc.
In the Indo-Pacific, Xi sanctioned over 20 Japanese companies like Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and NEC, accusing them of military links. These firms align with Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, which is boosting military capacity against CCP threats. "Xi is putting maximum pressure on Japan, a U.S. ally," Chen noted, creating frictions to isolate America.
Chen described Xi's potential grand welcome for Trump—including parades—to humiliate him on the world stage. "Look at my friends in Europe; your allies have walked away," Xi might imply, painting an isolated U.S. while claiming China's stability. This weakens resolve globally, feeding propaganda that America is chaotic. "3F is real; this is how the CCP uses Americans against Americans," Chen reiterated.
On U.S. politics, Chen highlighted Governor Gavin Newsom's Munich Security Conference remarks: "Donald Trump is temporary; he will be gone in three years. California is a stable and reliable partner." This echoes CCP Vice Premier Wang Qishan's 2018 intel: "Politicians are temporary; making money is permanent." Chen questioned Newsom's confidence, implying entrenched interests betting on post-Trump shifts, especially on climate policy.
Laurie Moore on Local Impacts and Midterm Stakes
Laurie Moore, a dedicated patriot and advocate from LD 17 in Pima County, joined to unpack the speech's local implications. Recognized as Advocate of the Year, Moore shared her enthusiasm: "It had everything—we were laughing, we were crying. It was a home run." She criticized Democrats' refusal to stand, calling it "treasonous" and highlighting their "sympathy over sovereignty" stance.
Moore pointed out absences like Representatives Ruben Gallego, Yasamin Ansari, and Adelita Grijalva, suggesting they prioritize ideology over duty. "One of them was probably home painting their toenails," she quipped, referring to Grijalva. On the hockey team, Moore loved their "men being men" energy, contrasting it with Democrats' selective applause.
Key moments included Trump's jab at Democrats for finally standing: "The first time I've ever seen them get up." Moore praised honorees like the D.C. shooting survivor and his mother, the Chinook pilot who saved 150 lives, and Rachel Wiggins, a Houston mom outbid by investment firms on homes. Trump called for a permanent ban on Wall Street bulk-buying single-family homes to restore affordability.
Moore highlighted J.D. Vance's new role overseeing fraud: "They were in shock; they needed vomit bags." She urged using speech clips in midterms, noting the address's length—beating Bill Clinton's record—felt brisk due to its energy. "Everything was patriotic, freedom-oriented, compassionate," she said.
Locally, Moore tied issues to Pima County. During Biden's era, the board gave $5,000 cash cards to migrants, unvetted and without sponsors. "Have you ever been given $5,000? They're treating illegals better than citizens," she challenged. Only Republican Supervisor Steve Christy raised his hand to work with ICE; Democrats refused.
On education, Moore criticized PUSD for drag shows, risking $20 million in funding under Tom Homan. She questioned 144 claimed preschools in Tucson, filing a FOIA for details. The city faces a $67 million deficit despite COVID and migrant funds, with policies driving businesses away.
Moore decried transgender policies mutilating children: "Over 7,000 kids harmed as perverted political ideology." She mocked Kamala Harris's podcast slip about running in 2028, calling her "drunk on the idea" of power. On voter integrity, nearly 29,000 undeliverable ballots in a recent election signal dirty rolls. "All voters show ID; precinct voting," she advocated.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Moore sees a golden age nationally but urges local action: end sanctuary policies, expose corruption, and protect sovereignty. "We have to fight back," she concluded.