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ANS: U.S. President Donald Trump has admitted that America doesn’t have “certain talents” required to fill specialised jobs — defending the controversial H-1B visa program that allows skilled professionals from countries like India to work in the United States.

In an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump was asked whether his administration planned to restrict the H-1B program amid concerns about foreign workers displacing Americans. The President replied, “I agree — but you also do have to bring in talent.”

When Ingraham countered that the U.S. already has “plenty of talented people,” Trump disagreed bluntly:

“No, you don’t. You don’t have certain talents, and people have to learn. You can’t take people off an unemployment line and say, ‘I’m going to put you into a factory where we’re going to make missiles.’”

Citing a recent immigration raid at a Hyundai-affiliated battery plant in Georgia, Trump argued that such incidents highlight the need for foreign expertise. “They had South Koreans who made batteries all their lives — it’s a very complicated, dangerous process. They wanted them out of the country. But you need people like that to train others,” he said.

Trump’s statement marks a rare softening of his long-standing “America First” stance, which traditionally prioritised U.S. workers over foreign hires. His comments, however, come amid new fee hikes and scrutiny of H-1B visa applications — leaving observers confused about his policy direction.

Analysts see the remark as both a pragmatic acknowledgment of global skill gaps and a political gamble. Business leaders in the tech and manufacturing sectors welcomed his recognition of foreign talent’s importance, while conservative commentators accused him of betraying his core voter base.

The H-1B program, heavily used by Indian tech professionals, has long been a diplomatic flashpoint between Washington and New Delhi. Trump’s latest comments, experts say, could signal a more balanced approach — accepting that U.S. innovation and advanced manufacturing still rely on global expertise.

Trump’s candid confession — that “America doesn’t have certain talents” — may reshape the immigration debate ahead of the 2026 election season, forcing Republicans to rethink how to blend protectionism with economic reality.

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