The Vice President’s views were detailed during an interview aboard Air Force Two that has since reached over 10 million views. Vance specifically criticized firms that hire foreign accountants at $45,000 a year to displace American workers earning $60,000. These comments have sparked backlash from some members of the conservative movement, while the administration continues to launch fraud investigations into H-1B usage under a recent executive order.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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India Denounces Vance Call to End H-1B Visa Program
US Politics9 days ago
The government of India denounced remarks about the H-1B immigration system as "deeply offensive" on Oct 11 after Vice President JD Vance advocated for its total abolition. Vance argued that the program is "completely broken," claiming that it allows technology and accounting firms to replace American professionals with lower-paid foreign workers. Separately, Asia's largest software outsourcing provider stated that current curbs on visa-based immigration from the Trump administration will not affect its business strategy or hiring.
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