Truth Social applied for work visa that Trump tried to restrict when he was president
It's been revealed that Trump's social network, Truth Social applied for visa that Trump wanted to restrict as president.
- Truth Social applied for visa Trump opposed.
- Trump tried to restrict the H-1B visa program.
- Why is it controversial?
The revelation that Trump Media & Technology Group applied for an H-1B visa in 2022 comes at a complicated moment.
In the past, Donald Trump harshly criticized the program.
Some claim that the fact Truth Social applied for this visa is at odds with his harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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Truth Social applied for visa Trump wanted to restrict
In an ironic twist that highlights contradictions within former President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, his social media company made a surprising move.
Trump Media & Technology Group, which runs Truth Social, applied for an H-1B visa — a program he tried to restrict during his presidency.
The application, filed in June 2022 for a worker with an annual salary of $65,000, was surprising.
It also reflects a mismatch between the protectionist rhetoric of candidate Trump and the business practices of businessman Trump.
Was the H-1B visa application approved?
Federal immigration data shows that the visa was approved a few months later, although the company stated that it never hired the worker in question.
This visa application, along with others filed by associated companies, shed light on the tensions between the political agenda and the business interests of the former president Donald Trump and his allies.
The contradiction is evident when comparing Trump’s stances on legal immigration during his presidency and the actions of his companies.
Trump was known for criticizing the H-1B program during his presidency and issued an executive order to favor American workers.
Are Trump’s businesses at odds with his politics?
Trump’s companies have used these visas in the past to fill positions, including hiring foreign models for his hotels and resorts.
The visa application from Trump Media & Technology Group comes amid criticism of the H-1B program.
Some suggest that companies use it to pay lower wages to foreign workers.
However, the investment firm founded by Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, also applied for a visa under this program.
What does Truth Social say?
Truth Social argues that the application was made under a previous management and that once the current leadership became aware of it, they quickly halted the process.
However, this episode underscores the complexity of the relationships between politics and business in Trump’s sphere.
The story also highlights discrepancies in the internal policies of the Trump administration, according to the AP.
Despite his anti-immigration rhetoric, his company used the H-1B program before his presidency, and his allies continued to do so after he took office.
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