The President's Daily Brief PDB Situation Report | August 30th, 2025: Why 600k Chinese Students Are A National Security Nightmare & Is Hezbollah Finished?
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Aug 30, 2025 
Frank Gaffney, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, discusses President Trump's controversial proposal to admit 600,000 Chinese students, illuminating potential national security concerns, including espionage and intellectual property theft. David Daoud explores the precarious situation in Lebanon, questioning whether Hezbollah is on the brink of disarmament amid international pressure and regional conflicts. The conversation delves into the delicate balance of U.S.-China relations and the complexities facing Israel as it navigates ongoing military and social challenges.
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Visa Surge Poses Security Risks
- Allowing 600,000 Chinese students raises major national security risks tied to intelligence and IP theft.
- Frank Gaffney warns scaling visas could overwhelm U.S. counterintelligence capabilities and increase exploitation.
Grad Student Placed As Long-Term Asset
- Frank Gaffney recounts a grad-student case tied to PLA intelligence used to place assets into U.S. industry over time.
- The student was trained to get good grades, enter industry, and eventually access sensitive R&D at firms like Raytheon.
Use Legislation To Limit Visas
- Congress should act to block or limit a large visa expansion via appropriations or the National Defense Authorization Act.
- Frank Gaffney urges legislative pushback and public pressure to prevent a policy he calls dangerous.