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Trump Defends H-1B Visas, Faces Backlash from Base

11/16/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump defends H-1B visas and invites Chinese students to study in the United States, triggering backlash from supporters.
Critics, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, say these moves contradict his America First message.
Some strategists say Trump is testing his base's reactions after pushback.
Reports discuss potential tariff rollbacks on everyday goods.
Trump says costs are way down.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump defends H-1B visas and invites Chinese students to study in the United States, triggering backlash from supporters.
Critics, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, say these moves contradict his America First message.
Some strategists say Trump is testing his base's reactions after pushback.
Reports discuss potential tariff rollbacks on everyday goods.
Trump says costs are way down.