Trump Organization Requests 200 Foreign Visas Amid Backlash

The Trump Organization has requested nearly 200 foreign worker visas this year, marking the highest total in its history. This increase, detailed in data from the Department of Labor, reveals that the company sought 184 foreign workers for temporary roles at its Mar-a-Lago resort, two golf clubs, and a winery in Virginia. These roles included positions such as cooks, waiters, and housekeepers, with hourly wages ranging from $15.58 to $27.91.

This rise in visa requests comes at a time when the Trump administration is undertaking what it claims is the most extensive deportation operation in recent history. Despite his wealth, estimated at $6.5 billion primarily through cryptocurrency ventures, Trump’s focus on hiring foreign labor has drawn ire from his base. MAGA supporters have expressed discontent, viewing this move as a betrayal of his “America First” rhetoric aimed at prioritizing U.S. jobs.

Trump’s hiring plans starkly contrast with his administration’s hardline stance on immigration, as he recently faced questions from Fox News host Laura Ingraham regarding the need for foreign workers over domestic talent. In response, Trump argued that certain specialized skills can’t be filled by individuals from the unemployment line, a statement that has inflamed tensions among his supporters who remember his earlier pledges to support American workers.

The Trump Organization’s visa applications have been on the rise since 2021, when they sought to hire 121 foreign workers. The latest figures indicate a troubling trend of reliance on foreign labor, as citizens from approximately 90 countries remain eligible for these visa positions.

Vocal critics like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are notably opposed to Trump’s stance on H-1B visas, underscoring a growing rift within his support base. She publicly condemned the approach of replacing U.S. workers with foreign labor, demonstrating the divisiveness of Trump’s immigration policies even within his own ranks. As this situation unfolds, it raises significant questions about the sincerity of Trump’s commitment to American workers.