Louder with Crowder Trump In China: What To Expect from Massive Meeting With Xi Jinping
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May 13, 2026 Josh Firestine, political commentator known for conservative policy analysis, joins to discuss H-1B visa changes and enforcement. He breaks down fee hikes, lottery shifts, and employer audits. They also examine falling marriage-by-30 rates and cultural drivers. Finally, they preview President Trump’s China visit, focusing on delegation, leverage points, and potential flashpoints.
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Trump's Executive Moves Cut New H‑1B Inflows
- President Trump used executive authority to sharply reduce new H‑1B visas coming from abroad by imposing a $100,000 fee and stricter rules.
- New H‑1Bs from outside the U.S. fell about 87%, total issuances dropped ~25%, and upstream fraud/duplicate entries were targeted with wage-weighted lottery changes.
Enforcement And Fees Shift Corporate Incentives
- The administration paired applicant-cost barriers with employer enforcement like Project Firewall to shift corporate incentives.
- Investigations into employers rose 48% and uncovered millions in underpaid wages, signaling enforcement beyond visa caps.
Push Concrete H‑1B Reforms To Protect Workers
- Do push for higher minimum salaries and stronger penalties for H‑1B abuse to protect American workers.
- Suggested steps include a $150k minimum salary, taxes on remittances, civics/language tests, and lifetime bans for firms caught in fraud.