President Trump's Immigration Policies and Hiring of Foreign Workers
President Trump acknowledges concerns from agriculture and hospitality industries about his strict immigration policies affecting retention of long-time workers, while his own company continues to hire foreign workers through legal visa programs for its clubs and Virginia vineyard.
Key Points
- Trump Organization consistently uses temporary visa programs to hire foreign workers
- Increase in requests for foreign temporary workers in recent years
- Jobs at Trump properties pay between $14.17 and $23.01 an hour
- Trump's second-term immigration crackdown includes deportation flights and workplace raids
Pros
- Acknowledges concerns from agriculture and hospitality industries
- Provides jobs for foreign workers through legal visa programs
Cons
- Strict immigration policies affecting retention of long-time workers
- Potential impact on local job market