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Live from the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar chats with Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump, about his journey from answering phones on Capitol Hill to leading DHS. Wolf grew up in Plano, TX and had an early interest in public service. He advises young professionals to work hard, build strong networks, and be willing to adjust their career plans for the right opportunities.
The conversation then turns to restoring law and order at America's southern border, contrasting Trump-era border security successes with the costly consequences of the Biden years. They explore the need for large-scale deportations of illegal aliens, state-level strategies to disincentivize illegal immigration, and long-term reforms to shift legal immigration toward a merit-based system. Wolf also addresses using tools like USMCA reauthorization to pressure Mexico on cartels and corruption.
The conversation then turns to restoring law and order at America's southern border, contrasting Trump-era border security successes with the costly consequences of the Biden years. They explore the need for large-scale deportations of illegal aliens, state-level strategies to disincentivize illegal immigration, and long-term reforms to shift legal immigration toward a merit-based system. Wolf also addresses using tools like USMCA reauthorization to pressure Mexico on cartels and corruption.
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Greg Sindelar
Greg Sindelar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He joined the Foundation in August of 2007, having served as the Director of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Director, managing the Foundation’s incredible growth averaging more than 25% per year, while overseeing policy, the opening of the Washington D.C. office and implementation of new strategies before his promotion to CEO in 2021. In his current role, Greg is responsible for overseeing TPPF’s policy, communication, development, and engagement efforts.
What is The Arena with Greg Sindelar?
TPPF's Chief Executive Officer, Greg Sindelar, sits down with leaders in the worlds of government, business, policy and culture to learn about their backgrounds and what drives them in shaping this great land.