China's influence inside the United States may be far greater than most Americans realize.

In this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon sits down with Michael Lucci, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of State Armor, to examine how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is allegedly expanding its influence through election interference, higher education, critical infrastructure, birth tourism, and state-level infiltration.

The conversation explores growing concerns over:

• China's alleged efforts to influence U.S. elections
• Birth tourism and the debate surrounding birthright citizenship
• CCP influence at American universities and research institutions
• National security risks involving data centers and critical infrastructure
• Chinese ownership near U.S. military installations
• Foreign influence in state governments and the judicial system
• Solar infrastructure, energy security, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• The Environmental Law Institute and environmental policy debates
• Media influence, propaganda, and America's response to China's global strategy
• Why state governments are becoming the front lines in protecting national security

Tudor and Michael also discuss the broader geopolitical competition between the United States and China, the importance of safeguarding American institutions, and why many believe the country is entering a new era of strategic competition with the CCP.