Overview
- Speaking in Washington at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum, Trump said investors can bring skilled staff on H‑1B visas to get complex factories running.
- He argued chip and battery plants need experienced crews to train local hires, citing projects in Arizona and an earlier dispute at a Georgia battery facility.
- Trump said he would “welcome those people” to staff openings and teach U.S. workers before the visitors eventually return home.
- He acknowledged pushback from MAGA-aligned allies and said he expected to “take a little heat,” characterizing the policy as consistent with his agenda.
- The remarks arrived as the administration continues a broader crackdown on immigration and H‑1B programs, with Trump also touting about $270 billion in deals at the forum.