Trump defends H1-B visas after ICE raid at Georgia Hyundai plant
Former President Donald Trump recently weighed in on the H1-B visa program and the need for skilled foreign workers in the U.S. He used an ICE raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia to illustrate his stance.
Trump defended the H1-B program, stating that the U.S. lacks enough talented workers to fill certain jobs. He opposed the ICE raid at the Hyundai plant, claiming it led to the deportation of skilled workers needed in the country.
In 2025, major U.S. companies like General Motors and Dana Thermal Products laid off thousands of workers due to slower EV demand and financial adjustments. These actions were driven by concerns over competitiveness and cost pressures. However, no evidence suggests these companies hired foreign workers to maintain competitiveness during that period.
Trump signed an executive action in September 2020 to impose a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas as part of his administration's immigration crackdown. He agreed that reducing H1-B visas could depress wages for American workers but argued that certain talents are not available domestically.
Trump's views on the H1-B visa program and the need for skilled foreign workers were shaped by the ICE raid at the Hyundai facility. Despite concerns over potential wage depression, he argued that certain talents are not readily available in the U.S.
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