Trump's Surprising Stance on Foreign Workers
In a development that appears to contrast with his administration's aggressive crackdown on immigration and H-1B visas, US President Donald Trump has announced that Saudi investors will be permitted to bring their own workers to the United States. The President made this significant statement during his keynote address at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, DC on November 19, 2025.
The announcement came just one day after Trump hosted Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, highlighting the strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
Teaching Americans Advanced Manufacturing Skills
President Trump specifically emphasized that these foreign workers would play a crucial role in transferring specialized knowledge to American workers. "If you are coming here and if you find that we don't have people that did work before, we are allowing you to bring people," Trump told the gathering of business leaders.
He further elaborated, "To get those plants open, we want you to get that and we want you to teach our people how to make computer chips and other things." This statement marks a notable shift in the administration's typically hardline stance on foreign workers.
Trump acknowledged that his position might attract criticism, stating "I might take a little heat from my people for this," but defended the decision as necessary for economic growth and technological advancement.
Massive Investments and Job Creation Claims
During his address, President Trump revealed that $270 billion in agreements and sales are being signed at the US-Saudi Investment Forum between dozens of companies. He expressed gratitude to Saudi investors, saying "I want to thank you for bringing all those jobs and all those great opportunities to America."
The President also took the opportunity to highlight what he described as his administration's economic achievements compared to his predecessor. Trump claimed that in just nine months, his administration has secured $18 trillion to rebuild American factories and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
In a direct comparison with the Biden administration, Trump stated that "in four long years, Joe Biden secured less than $1 trillion dollars" while emphasizing his focus on bringing back "those beautiful words — MADE IN AMERICA."
Employment Statistics and Policy Justification
Providing specific employment data, President Trump asserted that 1.9 million more American-born workers are employed today than when he took office. He drew a sharp distinction between job creation under his administration versus the previous one.
"Under Biden, 1 out of every 4 new jobs went to increase the size of the federal government. Under my administration, 100% of all new jobs created came out of the private sector," Trump claimed.
Addressing his conservative supporters directly, the President said "I love MAGA, but this is MAGA and those people are going to teach our people how to make computer chips and in a short period of time, our people are going to be great."
The announcement comes amid ongoing debates about US immigration policy and the H-1B visa program, which has faced increased scrutiny and restrictions under the Trump administration. However, this latest development suggests a more nuanced approach when it comes to foreign workers contributing to strategic industries like semiconductor manufacturing.
