Former President Donald Trump promised to give permanent resident status to any alien who graduates from any college in an interview on a podcast Thursday. Trump was the guest on “The All-In Podcast” hosted by venture capitalists Chamath Palihapitiya and David Sacks. Sacks hosted a hugely successful fundraiser for Trump in Silicon Valley.
The key part of the episode takes shape when investor Jason Calacanis makes a pitch for more immigrant workers.
2016 Trump: “I will end forever the use of the H-1B as a cheap labor program, and institute an absolute requirement to hire American workers first.”
2024 Trump: “I promise to staple a Green Card to anyone who graduates from ANY college, even 2-yr community colleges.”
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CALCANIS: A more important point I think, Mr. President, is we need…
