After MAGA infighting broke out over H-1B visas, Donald Trump came out in support of the visas, which seems to go against his own anti-immigration rhetoric.
The H-1B visa allows individuals to temporarily work in the United States in specialty occupations. Many companies in the United States rely on H1-B visas to provide specialized talent and labor when there’s a shortage in the U.S. workforce. The program has received criticism on both sides of the political spectrum. On the one hand, many are concerned that the program constitutes a sort of modern-day indentured servitude, considering these employees are at a higher risk of being exploited and mistreated. There’s debate around whether a labor shortage exists in the STEM field or if companies are simply trying to reap the benefits of exploiting foreign workers rather than hiring American workers for high-paying jobs. On the other hand, many oppose the program due to anti-immigration sentiments and fears that companies are prioritizing immigrants over American citizens for jobs.