Treasury Surplus and Foreign Aid Cuts – In-Depth with Joshua Philipp

Segment 1: Tariffs Generate Treasury Surplus
Dr. Chaps is joined by Joshua Philipp, investigative journalist with The Epoch Times, to discuss how nearly half a trillion dollars in tariff revenue is creating a rare surplus in the U.S. Treasury. What does this mean for America’s financial future?

Segment 2: 1,500 Foreign Aid Jobs Cut Despite Surplus
Despite the surplus, the State Department—backed by Senator Marco Rubio—is laying off 1,500 foreign aid workers. Joshua Philipp explains the reasoning behind these cuts and what they reveal about shifting priorities.

Segment 3: America’s Global Strategy Shifts
Joshua Philipp and Dr. Chaps explore how the combination of economic strength at home and job reductions abroad may signal a broader change in U.S. foreign policy and global influence.