Trump's H-1B Visa Fight: Talent vs. "America First"
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People Mentioned
- Laura Ingraham (Fox News) - Referenced as a loyalist to Trump, who he pushed back against to defend H1B visas from right-wing attacks.
- Michelle Hackman (Wall Street Journal) - Explained the issues and abuses surrounding H1B visas, particularly how they are used by IT companies.
- Jared Kushner (Former White House Senior Advisor) - Mentioned as a pro-business, old-school Republican voice within the first Trump administration who was a fan of the H1B visa program.
- Elon Musk - Cited for his public support of H1B visas, arguing they are crucial for bringing in critical talent to the US and for companies like SpaceX and Tesla.
- Stephen Miller - Described as the person in charge of immigration policy in a later phase of the Trump administration, who imposed a $100,000 fee on H1B visas with the aim of shutting down the program.
- Vivek Wadhwa (Tech Entrepreneur, Medical Diagnostics Company Owner, Academic) - Shared his personal experience as an immigrant, his research on US competitiveness and immigration, and his views on the H1B visa program's abuses and potential solutions.
Organizations & Institutions
- Fox News - The news organization where Laura Ingraham works.
- Wall Street Journal - The publication where Michelle Hackman works.
Websites & Online Resources
- LinkedIn - Mentioned by Vivek Wadhwa as a platform he used to search for global talent for his medical diagnostics company.