‘Love My Indian in-Laws’: Vance Clarifies ‘Indentured Servants’ Remark over H-1B Row; Says His ‘Rhetoric May Have Been Imperfect’
Vance said his criticism was aimed at companies and the visa system, not H-1B workers, after India called his earlier wording deeply offensive.
- At a CBS Town Hall on Sunday, Vice President JD Vance clarified his earlier H-1B visa remarks, stating his criticism targeted specific companies and the visa system rather than the entire category of foreign workers.
- Earlier this month, Vance described H-1B workers as "indentured servants," alleging that foreign outsourcing firms undercut American wages by USD 48,000 compared to citizens in similar roles.
- The Vice President argued that the visa system grants employers excessive control, as workers relying on sponsorship may fear losing their legal status if they challenge workplace decisions.
- Criticising his rhetoric, the Ministry of External Affairs stated such descriptions are "deeply offensive" and unwarranted, emphasizing that Indian professionals are skilled contributors to the American economy.
- This exchange highlights competing concerns surrounding the H-1B programme, ranging from protecting domestic American workers to ensuring employment security and recognizing the contributions of skilled foreign professionals.
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PressNewsAgency‘My rhetoric has been imperfect’: JD Vance walks back H-1B ‘indentured servants’ remark after India’s protest
US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that his rhetoric regarding H-1B visa workers was imperfect and apologised. He clarified that his remarks were aimed at companies exploiting the system rather than the workers themselves. Following criticisms from India, he stressed the importance of protecting foreign professionals’ rights while also considering American jobs. India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed strong objections to Vance's ter…
Love my in-laws: JD Vance amid flak for 'indentured servants' jab at H-1B workers
JD Vance leaned on his South Indian family ties while defending his controversial “indentured servants” remark on foreign workers, days after India condemned it as “unwarranted and deeply offensive”. He also defended his immigration stance, calling for a balance between welcoming skilled immigrants and protecting American jobs.
'Love My Indian In-Laws': JD Vance Clarifies H-1B Workers Remark That Angered India
US Vice-President JD Vance has admitted that his words may have been wrong after facing criticism for calling H-1B visa workers "foreign indentured servants". However, he refused to change his stand on American jobs, saying his criticism was aimed at companies
Vance defends indentured servants remark on H-1B workers; India says language used deeply offensive - The Tribune
US Vice President J D Vance has admitted that his rhetoric has been “imperfect” when he referred to foreign professionals holding H-1 B visas as “indentured servants”. He also clarified that he meant US companies and the visa system, not H-1B visa holders. India had objected strongly to the language used to describe foreign professionals […]
JD Vance invokes ‘I love my Indian in-laws’ after facing backlash for ‘foreign indentured servants’ remark: What he said
US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday (local time) clarified his remarks referring to H-1B visa workers as “foreign indentured servants”, saying that his rhetoric was imperfect and that he wanted to target US companies and the system, not H-1B visa holders.
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