Trump Acknowledges US Needs Foreign Talent Despite H-1B Visa Crackdown

Nov 12, 2025 01:03 pm CST

President Trump has softened his stance on immigration reform, admitting the US lacks certain specialized talents and needs foreign workers in sensitive sectors despite his administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike and ongoing investigations into visa program abuses. While maintaining his "America First" policy, Trump's recent statements highlight the complex balance between protecting American jobs and filling critical skills gaps in the US workforce.