A U.S. Mayor Was Spying for China — And She Admitted It

May 23, 2026 00:23:19
A U.S. Mayor Was Spying for China — And She Admitted It
Silicon Valley Front Row
A U.S. Mayor Was Spying for China — And She Admitted It

May 23 2026 | 00:23:19

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Hosted By

Steve Ispas

Show Notes

In this episode of Silicon Valley Front Row, we discuss the growing concerns over alleged Chinese Communist Party influence operations in the United States, following the case involving a former California mayor accused of acting as an illegal foreign agent for China.

The conversation explores the allegations against the former Arcadia official, FBI statements surrounding the investigation, and the broader concerns about espionage, propaganda, and foreign influence in American politics and institutions.

We also examine several other high-profile cases involving alleged spying, military secrets, overseas police stations, and intelligence gathering tied to the Chinese Communist Party.

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