Steve Bannon H-1B Visa Crusade: MAGA Rallies After China Visa Crackdown
Steve Bannon, former aide to Donald Trump, is once again a central figure after the Trump administration's recent visa policy changes. Some view these changes as a victory for Bannon, a vocal critic of the H-1B visa program.
Bannon's Reaction
Bannon celebrated what he sees as a win, declaring it the "Next Victory: H1B Visa Scam."
Silicon Valley's Silence
A POLITICO report suggests Secretary of State Marco Rubio's decision to revoke visas for Chinese students is a triumph for Bannon's camp over Silicon Valley. The tech industry, heavily reliant on overseas talent, has remained largely silent on the policy shift.
Bannon's Stance on H-1B
Bannon has openly denounced the H-1B program as a scam, advocating for its termination. He believes the program deprives Americans of jobs. He was outraged following USCIS’s approval of over 120,000 H-1B applications for 2026, citing the threat AI poses to US jobs and demanding a complete ban.
Layoffs and Demands for Change
Recent layoffs by companies like Walmart have fueled demands for an H-1B ban among US tech workers.
