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Fox News anchor Will Cain has ignited a fresh political storm by delivering a blistering remark over the H-1B visa programme. In his segment, which went viral within hours, Cain accused major corporations, especially leading technology firms of “hiring foreign workers cheaper than American workers,” alleging that the scheme has morphed into a corporate tool to undercut domestic talent.

His comments came after the Trump Labor Department launched nearly 200 investigations into suspected H-1B misuse, adding more heat to an already controversial debate.

Cain Questions ‘Skill Shortage’ Narrative

Cain argued that the public perception of the H-1B system has been intentionally skewed. He said most visa recipients are not skilled enough but "entry or junior-level workers"."Seventy per cent of H-1B visa holders come from India, another 10–15 per cent from China. And 80 per cent of approvals are for entry or junior-level jobs,” he added, calling it “hard to stomach” when Americans are told they lack the required skills.

Cain’s criticism echoed comments made by Oculus and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, who has accused the H-1B framework of enabling “a programme to replace American workers with slave labour that can’t ever escape.” Both viewpoints have intensified calls for deeper scrutiny into how tech giants and hospitals fill key positions.

The remarks came after Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will introduce legislation aimed at phasing out the H-1B programme entirely, alleging widespread abuse by industries “across the board.” “American workers are being cut out,” she wrote, insisting that native talent is being sidelined while corporations prioritise cost savings. Greene said she would push for a model that “puts Americans first” in all hiring decisions.

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Trump’s Defence Splits Conservatives

The controversy escalated further after President Donald Trump, speaking to Fox News host Laura Ingraham, defended the H-1 B system as necessary for highly skilled roles. Ingraham countered sharply, saying wage growth is impossible “if you flood the country with tens of thousands of foreign workers.” Trump disagreed, prompting a backlash from some of his own supporters. Figures such as Benny Johnson and Steve Bannon renewed calls for an outright ban, underscoring the widening divide inside the conservative bloc.

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With investigations ongoing, political tempers rising, and industry leaders defending their hiring practices, the fate of the H-1B visa programme has now moved to the centre of the national debate on immigration, labour markets and America’s competitive future.

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