US Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration’s decision to impose stricter rules on the H-1B visa program, saying the measure represents what he described as “true Christian politics” that prioritizes American workers and their dignity in economic policy.
Speaking at the annual Turning Point U.S. convention, Vance argued that the government’s overall approach to economic and labor policy should be guided by Christian principles, rather than limited to social issues.
“True Christian politics cannot just be about protecting the unborn or supporting the family, as absolutely important as those things are. It has to be at the heart of our full understanding of government,” Vance said, according to News18.
Vance framed immigration and employment policy as a moral concern, arguing that the administration’s approach reflected a belief in the dignity of work. He questioned why companies that move work overseas are penalized, explaining that such measures are based on the belief that meaningful work and the people who do it deserve respect and protection in the country.
He said the same line of thinking also shaped the administration’s position on skilled worker visas. Vance explained that the caps on programs like H-1B visas were put in place without congressional input because the administration believed it was unethical for companies to bypass American workers in favor of cheaper labor abroad.
A foreign expert reacts
Meanwhile, foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev noted that a significant number of Trump’s decisions are being challenged in the Supreme Court, according to ANI. He said roughly 20 U.S. states had challenged the steep H-1B visa fee hike, highlighting a broader pattern in which many of Trump’s policy moves have been challenged in court. However, he added that despite these challenges, a significant number of these decisions were ultimately upheld by the judiciary.
He added: “That’s one. Second, all the states that have challenged Trump on this H-1B visa fee are all Democratic. So it’s clear that they’re in opposition to the Republican Party, which is Trump’s party. They would certainly try to oppose Trump’s policies. But yes, basically speaking, the $100,000 H1B visa fee that Trump imposed on states is definitely very forgettable, which is first H1B visa in 20 states, including California.
