Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont echoed the H-1B visa debate, denouncing the program that replaces American jobs with cheaper foreign labor.
The H-1B visa program allows foreign nationals to temporarily work in the United States in professional jobs, such as in Silicon Valley. In December, debate over the program was sparked by MAGA allies such as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who advocated for visas.
“Eventually,” Sanders said. “It should not be cheaper for companies to hire guest workers from overseas than to hire American workers.”
Debate continued in the MAGA world, with political heavyweights arguing both for and against the visa program. The focus should be on President-elect Donald Trump opposed Regarding the 2016 H-1B program, he said, “There was a clear purpose to replace it.” [American] We are forcing workers to work for low wages,” Trump has since said. changed His position in support of the visa program.
Mr. Sanders offered an unexpected take on the issue amid a growing debate on the right, echoing concerns Mr. Trump himself had in 2016.
Sanders: 'Elon Musk is wrong' said. “The primary purpose of the H-1B visa program is not to hire the 'best and brightest,' but rather to replace high-paying American jobs with low-paying foreign indentured workers. The cheaper the labor you hire, the more labor you can get.'' The Money Billionaires Make. ”
“If this program is truly aimed at importing workers with advanced degrees in science and technology, why are H-1B guest workers hired as dog trainers, massage therapists, cooks, and English teachers? Is it true?” Sanders continued. “Are you sure you can't find English teachers in America?”
Musk and Ramaswamy defend visa program, I'm saying The reason Americans have been displaced by foreign workers is because American culture has “worshipped mediocrity over excellence.” are discussing He claimed that companies using H-1Bs “made America stronger.”
Sanders countered that the United States needs skilled workers but doesn't need to import them.
“Musk, Ramaswamy and others have been saying we need a highly skilled and educated workforce,” Sanders said. “They're right. But the answer is not to bring in cheap labor from overseas. The answer is first to hire qualified American workers and improve our education system to produce the kind of workforce our country needs. We desperately need doctors, nurses, dentists, teachers, electricians, plumbers and many other professions for the jobs of the future. ”
“Ultimately,” Sanders said. “It should not be cheaper for companies to hire guest workers from overseas than to hire American workers.”
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