In a recent interview with Fox News, President Trump defended the H1-B visa program, arguing that the U.S. requires skilled foreign workers due to a lack of “certain talents” domestically. He cited the Georgia Hyundai facility raid as an example, highlighting the need for specialized skills. The president, despite prior crackdowns on immigration, asserted the necessity of these workers. Trump also noted that it is good to have outside countries in the U.S. such as Chinese nationals.
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Ireland will launch a “global talent initiative” to attract top international academics, particularly those seeking to leave the U.S. due to perceived threats to research freedoms under the Trump administration. The initiative will utilize academic talent scouts offering attractive salary packages, subsidized by the Irish government, focusing on key fields like renewable energy and AI. This strategy aims to capitalize on a shift in the U.S.’s perception as a haven for research, mirroring Ireland’s past success in attracting leading scientists. The program follows similar efforts by other European institutions seeking to recruit researchers from the U.S.
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John Q. Hosedrinker