Mark Tepper joins Mornings with Maria for a powerful discussion on national security, economic uncertainty, and cultural tensions. He reacts to the Trump administration's crackdown on anti-American activity at Ivy League schools, the risks of foreign student funding, and the massive influence of countries like China and Qatar on U.S. universities. Mark also addresses the looming fiscal crisis tied to national debt and interest rate pressure, emphasizing how rising costs could force austerity. The segment wraps with a warning about Chinese infiltration, biotech threats, and why corporate America must disentangle from the CCP to protect the future of the nation.