Why Trump’s Inner Circle Is So Divided on H-1B Visas: QuickTake

Jan. 24, 2025, 1:38 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump’s plans to curb immigration by reducing the inflow of undocumented foreigners and deporting those already in the country have broad public support, particularly within his Republican Party. When it comes to restricting work visas for highly-skilled foreigners, a goal Trump pursued in his first presidency from 2017 to 2021, those in his inner circle are sharply divided. And Trump himself has indicated he’s changed his view on the H-1B visa program designed to allow US companies to hire highly educated foreign workers with knowledge in specialized fields.

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