Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Sen. Schmitt Criticizes H-1B Visa Program at NatCon 2025
Senator Eric Schmitt spoke at a conference about the H-1B visa program, which lets skilled foreign workers come to the US.
He believes this program is bad for American workers because it brings in cheaper labor and takes away jobs.
He thinks it also allows industries to be controlled by foreign interests.
Schmitt also said that the US belongs to a specific group of people and that the country's history and traditions are under attack.
He suggested that legal immigration, like the H-1B program, can hurt Americans and that the country is being redefined in a way that is harmful.
Sen. Eric Schmitt spoke at the NatCon 2025 conference.
Schmitt criticized the H-1B visa program, claiming it harms American workers.
He stated that the H-1B program imports foreign nationals to replace American workers.
Schmitt believes legal immigration can also harm Americans.
He redefined the idea of who the US belongs to.
- Who
- Sen. Eric Schmitt
- What
- Criticized the H-1B visa program, claiming it harms American workers and redefines national identity.
- When
- Tuesday (US time)
- Where
- National Conservatism Conference (NatCon 2025) in Washington, DC
- Why
- To express concerns about legal immigration and the H-1B program's impact on American workers.
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Sen. Eric Schmitt's View
H-1B Program
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Sen. Eric Schmitt's View
The program harms American workers and transfers industries to foreign interests.
Definition of America
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Sen. Eric Schmitt's View
America belongs to a specific group based on heritage and tradition.
- Politician
- Sen. Eric Schmitt
- Event
- National Conservatism Conference (NatCon 2025)
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Main Topic
- H-1B Visa Program