Advisory Board

The recognition of the People’s Republic of China as the greatest threat to America and the free world represents one of the most significant strategic shifts in American history and a lasting achievement of the Trump administration. The competition with the CCP is generational, one that will test every aspect of our society. State Armor is playing a vital role in preparing states for the predictable and dire impacts that the CCP’s prolonged strategy of cooption, subversion, and coercion will have on our communities. Working together we can preserve our country’s prosperity and security in the face of this existential threat.”

“The Chinese Communist Party views U.S. states as a significant arena of competition, and Americans must respond accordingly. State Armor is the first serious and concerted response to the CCP’s efforts at political warfare at the state and local level. Every American, regardless of party and ideology, should be united in countering the CCPs malign influence.”

“State Armor’s work is vital to countering the cumulative damage wrought by the Chinese Communist Party's operations at the local level across the United States. These operations subvert our democracy by encouraging unregistered lobbying and undermining free speech, assembly, and academic inquiry. They also facilitate CCP espionage, surveillance, and technology and data exfiltration, helping Beijing prepare for war. I am honored to play a part in State Armor's effort to equip patriotic, courageous legislators around the country with the information they need to protect their communities and constituents from CCP interference and predation.”

"The United States is in a full-spectrum competition with the Chinese Communist Party. To prevail, the CCP will use all means at its disposal, including subversion, hacking, and propaganda inside the United States. Unfortunately, state universities are a prime target. State Armor is working to secure our states against this profound challenge to our future prosperity and way of life."

“The Chinese Communist Party represents a far-reaching and pervasive threat to the United States, targeting not just our national security but our critical infrastructure and essential resources. Through a combination of cyberattacks, espionage, and strategic land acquisitions, the CCP seeks to infiltrate the very foundations of American society—our food, agriculture, energy, and defense sectors. The Trump administration recognized these threats as an existential challenge, laying the groundwork for the strategic shift we must now continue. State governments have a vital role to play in resisting this infiltration, from protecting their own infrastructure to scrutinizing foreign investments and bolstering their cyber defenses. By working together, states can provide the leadership and resilience needed to safeguard our country and ensure that America’s future remains secure in the face of these multifaceted threats.”