In a shift from his earlier stance, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the H-1B visa program, saying the country must attract skilled talent from around the world to fill specialized roles.

During an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump said that while his administration prioritized American jobs, certain sectors, particularly manufacturing and defense, require expertise that cannot easily be sourced domestically.

He said that the US workforce lacks some of the specialized skills needed for complex, high-tech roles.

When asked if America doesn't have plenty of talent, Trump responded, "No, you don't. No, you don't. No, you don't have. You don't have certain talents. People have to learn. You can’t take people off an unemployment line and say, ‘I’m going to put

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