‘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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'Love My Indian In-Laws But...': JD Vance Defends "Indentured Servants" Remark
Vance argued that employers sometimes recruit foreign workers after dismissing Americans, leaving incoming employees dependent on their employers for their continued presence in the country.
US Vice President J.D. Vance has clarified his "indentured servants" statement regarding foreign workers. He expressed love and respect for his in-laws, who are from South India, and said he did not intend to dismiss immigrants. India had previously condemned the comment as inappropriate and highly offensive. The controversy is back in the news amid the suspension of H-1B visa and green card applications for Indian 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…
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