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Trump Advocates H-1B Expansion Amid Worker Skill Debate

11/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said in a November 12, 2025 Fox News interview that the United States lacks skills for some complex manufacturing and defense jobs and should expand the H-1B visa program.
He argued foreign workers are essential for some technical roles, countering Fox News host Laura Ingraham's concerns about wage depression for American workers.
Online reactions showed confusion at the idea that Americans cannot fill these roles.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said in a November 12, 2025 Fox News interview that the United States lacks skills for some complex manufacturing and defense jobs and should expand the H-1B visa program.
He argued foreign workers are essential for some technical roles, countering Fox News host Laura Ingraham's concerns about wage depression for American workers.
Online reactions showed confusion at the idea that Americans cannot fill these roles.