Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has blasted H-1B visas in a TV interview.

Speaking to Fox News ' Laura Ingraham , the Republican state leader called the visa system for foreign workers a "total scam," saying it hurts American workers.

Why It Matters

H-1Bs, which are visas allocated by lottery to attract foreign workers, have come under scrutiny under President Donald Trump 's administration.

Conservatives have sought to overhaul the process amid concerns that employers are replacing American workers with foreign nations. Supporters of H-1Bs, like the American Immigration Council, have consistently defended the visas, saying that bringing in talented employees from outside the country is essential for growing U.S. companies and the economy.

According to federal data, 7,246 H-

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