President Trump defended H-1B visas, citing the US need for foreign talent in specialized industries, even amid a crackdown and legal challenges. Florida Governor DeSantis criticised H-1B use in universities, while India-born workers continue to receive the majority of visas.

Washington: US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa programme, saying the country needs foreign talent for certain industries.

In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Tuesday (local time), Trump was asked if his administration planned to deprioritise H-1B visas. He replied, “You do have to bring in talent.”

When Ingraham countered, “We have plenty of talent,” Trump responded, “No, you don’t.”

“You don’t have certain talents….And people have to learn, you can’t take people off an unemployment lin

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