Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Trump Welcomes Skilled Immigrants to Train US Workers
President Trump said he wants to let skilled immigrants come to the US to teach American workers how to make complex things like computer chips and missiles.
He knows some people might not like this, but he thinks it's important for the country's growth.
His administration has been tough on immigration, but he thinks we need some foreign talent because we don't have all the skills we need here.
Trump said he will welcome skilled immigrants to teach American workers
He acknowledged potential backlash from supporters who favor immigration restrictions
Trump cited examples of complex plants like chip and missile factories
He defended the need for foreign talent, citing lack of certain skills in the US
Trump administration has previously cracked down on illegal immigration and H-1B visa abuse
- Who
- President Donald Trump
- What
- Said he will welcome skilled immigrants to teach American workers
- When
- During the US-Saudi Investment Forum on Wednesday
- Where
- At the event attended by Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman
- Why
- To help open and operate complex plants, and teach American workers
Pro-Immigration
Anti-Immigration
Skilled Immigrants
Pro-Immigration
Welcome them to teach American workers
Anti-Immigration
Oppose due to potential job displacement and immigration restrictions
- Immigration Stance
- Willing to welcome skilled immigrants despite potential backlash
- Complex Plants
- Examples include chip and missile factories
- Visa Programs
- H-1B and L1 visas used for skilled foreign workers
- Previous Stance
- Trump administration has cracked down on illegal immigration and H-1B visa abuse
Sources
Trump says will welcome skilled immigrants to US, willing to take ‘heat’ for it
Will take 'little heat' to welcome skilled immigrants: Trump
Will take 'little heat' to welcome skilled immigrants to US: Trump
Trump backs H 1B visa, skilled foreign workers, says they must teach Americans ‘how to make chips’
‘I’ll take heat’: Trump backs skilled foreign worker visas for advanced US manufacturing - Telegraph India
'H-1B visa is Maga': Trump defends policy amid conservative pushback
US President Donald Trump Supports Legal Migration, Will Welcome 'Thousands Of People' From Abroad To Train American Workers In Tech-Related Industries
'Train our people & leave': Trump says skilled immigrants are needed to make America great
Trump Says Allowing Skilled Immigrants to Train US Workers 'is MAGA'
