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Trump and Vance Clash Over Immigration Policy Divide

11/14/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump clashed with Sen. J. D. Vance (R-Ohio) over legal immigration.
Vance advocated significantly reducing legal immigration to bolster American identity and protect wages.
Trump defended H-1B visas, saying the United States needs foreign talent because there are not enough skilled American workers.
The Wall Street Journal noted a disconnect between Trump's acknowledgment of the need for skilled immigrants and Vance's anti-immigration stance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump clashed with Sen. J. D. Vance (R-Ohio) over legal immigration.
Vance advocated significantly reducing legal immigration to bolster American identity and protect wages.
Trump defended H-1B visas, saying the United States needs foreign talent because there are not enough skilled American workers.
The Wall Street Journal noted a disconnect between Trump's acknowledgment of the need for skilled immigrants and Vance's anti-immigration stance.