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How China is Weaponizing America's Immigration System, with Peter Schweizer, PLUS Why Ossoff Has Democrats Buzzing

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Feb 10, 2026
Peter Schweizer, author and president of the Government Accountability Institute, investigates foreign influence on U.S. systems. He examines Chinese birth tourism and surrogacy, U.S. flight schools training Chinese pilots, and Mexico's consular and migrant political activities. Short, sharp conversations explore scale, research sources, and why these trends matter for American policy.
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INSIGHT

Ossoff's Messaging Template

  • John Ossoff fused anti‑Trump rhetoric with economic populism to create a disciplined, optimistic message.
  • Democrats see this template as a way to talk economy while holding Trump accountable without seeming pessimistic.
INSIGHT

'Epstein Class' Reframes Corruption

  • Ossoff labels Trump's governing class the "Epstein class" to symbolize elite corruption versus working‑class interests.
  • That phrase reframes corruption as an economic issue hurting ordinary Americans.
ADVICE

Turn Rallies Into Voter Action

  • Organize at scale: Ossoff explicitly mobilized supporters to text and sign up during the rally.
  • Use direct calls to action to convert enthusiasm into turnout ahead of elections.
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