White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently clarified President Donald Trump’s stance on H-1B workers, emphasizing his support for American jobs. In a press conference held at the White House, Leavitt addressed the concerns surrounding the H-1B visa program and reiterated the President’s commitment to putting American workers first.
The H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers for specialized jobs, has been a topic of debate for years. While it was originally intended to fill skill gaps in the American workforce, critics argue that it has been misused by companies to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor. This has led to concerns about the impact of H-1B workers on the job market and whether they are taking away job opportunities from American citizens.
However, Leavitt made it clear that President Trump’s stance on the issue is to prioritize American workers. She stated, “President Trump has always been a strong advocate for American workers and their jobs. He believes that American companies should hire American workers first, and only when there is a genuine need for foreign workers should the H-1B visa program be utilized.”
Leavitt further explained that the President’s stance is not against skilled foreign workers, but rather against the misuse of the H-1B program. “President Trump recognizes the contributions of highly skilled foreign workers to the American economy. However, he is against the abuse of the H-1B program, which has resulted in the displacement of American workers,” she said.
The White House Press Secretary also addressed the recent changes made to the H-1B visa program by the Department of Homeland Security. These changes, announced in October, aim to protect American workers by increasing the wages for H-1B workers and making it more difficult for companies to exploit the program. Leavitt stated that these changes align with President Trump’s vision of putting American workers first.
“The recent changes to the H-1B program are a step towards ensuring that American workers are not disadvantaged by the program. By increasing the minimum wage for H-1B workers and prioritizing the selection of highly skilled and highly paid workers, the program will serve its intended purpose of filling skill gaps in the American workforce,” Leavitt said.
She also addressed the criticism that these changes will make it difficult for US companies to hire skilled foreign workers. Leavitt stated that while the changes may make it more challenging for companies to hire H-1B workers, it will ultimately benefit American workers by creating a level playing field.
“President Trump’s priority is to create jobs for Americans and protect their interests. These changes to the H-1B program may make it more challenging for companies to hire foreign workers, but it will also encourage them to invest in training and hiring American workers. This will ultimately benefit the American economy and its workforce,” Leavitt explained.
In conclusion, Leavitt emphasized that President Trump’s stance on H-1B workers is clear – he supports American jobs. The changes made to the H-1B program are a step towards achieving this goal, and the President will continue to prioritize the interests of American workers in all his policies.
As the country continues to navigate through the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump’s commitment to American workers has never been more crucial. The H-1B visa program will play a significant role in the economic recovery of the United States, and the President’s stance on the issue ensures that American workers will be at the forefront of this recovery.
