In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has publicly defended the H-1B visa program, despite his administration’s historically stringent immigration policies. During a recent interview on Fox News with host Laura Ingraham, Trump argued that the United States lacks the domestic talent necessary to maintain its global competitiveness. This stance has sparked significant backlash from his political base, particularly among those who advocate for stricter immigration controls. When questioned about the potential impact of foreign visas on American wages, Trump emphasized the necessity of importing skilled workers. ‘You also do have to bring in talent,’ he stated. Ingraham countered by asserting that the U.S. has ample homegrown talent, to which Trump replied, ‘No, you don’t … you don’t have certain talents, and people have to learn.’ He further explained that certain specialized jobs cannot be filled by unemployed Americans, using the example of missile manufacturing. Trump’s comments come at a time when his administration is implementing measures to tighten immigration rules, including a proposed $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas. These visas, which allow skilled foreign professionals to work in the U.S. for up to six years, are particularly prevalent in the technology and engineering sectors. The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who took to social media to express her belief that American workers are ‘talented, creative, intelligent’ and should not be ‘replaced by foreign labor.’ Trump responded by accusing Greene of having ‘lost her way’ and ‘catering to the other side.’