Vance Attacks Major Tech Company

Vice President warns Big Tech is abusing visa loopholes while thousands of Americans lose jobs

Vice President JD Vance delivered a pointed rebuke to Microsoft on Thursday, accusing the tech behemoth of laying off thousands of U.S. workers while secretly replacing them with cheaper foreign labor through the controversial H-1B visa program.

Speaking at a bipartisan event hosted by the Hill and Valley Forum, Vance made it clear: “We welcome the best and brightest—but not at the expense of hardworking American citizens.”

Microsoft Cuts American Jobs, Then Requests Foreign Workers

Microsoft has come under fire for initiating nearly 16,000 layoffs over the past several months, only to then submit 9,941 H-1B visa applications—every one of them approved. These visas allow companies to import foreign workers for so-called “specialty occupations,” often at lower wages than what American professionals command.

“What doesn’t make sense,” Vance said, “is cutting thousands of American jobs, then turning around and saying, ‘We can’t find talent in the U.S.’ That’s not a credible excuse. That’s a slap in the face to American workers.”

Vance: Tech Giants Are Gaming the System

Vance pointed to what he called a “growing pattern of corporate abuse” within Big Tech, where companies exploit the immigration system to prioritize profit over patriotism. “You’ve got massive companies replacing loyal American employees with outsourced labor,” he warned. “That math doesn’t sit right with anyone who’s paying attention.”

The vice president’s remarks align with the broader Trump administration policy of rebuilding the American workforce, securing borders, and tightening loopholes that favor globalism over U.S. sovereignty.

Visa Policy Shake-Up Could Be Coming

Meanwhile, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently notified the Office of Management and Budget about a potential rule change involving a “weighted selection process” for H-1B visas. While details remain unclear, many believe the move signals the administration’s intent to reform a system that’s long favored tech giants over taxpayers.

A Clear Stand for the American Worker

For millions of Americans—especially older workers in tech, manufacturing, and skilled trades—Vance’s stand is a welcome shift from the status quo. “We need policies that put Americans first,” Vance concluded. “Not corporate loopholes that ship our jobs overseas.”