President Donald Trump's defense of H-1B visas, used to bring skilled foreign workers into the U.S., sparked anger among social media users within his MAGA movement, who accused him of betrayal and losing touch with what they think.

The centerpiece of Trump's "America First" agenda has been a fierce crackdown on immigration, both legal and illegal, which he says has come at the expense of Americans' economic security and public safety.

A softening of his position on immigration would be a substantial break with the MAGA movement that helped to deliver him the White House twice.

Trump, in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, said H-1B visas were needed because you "have to bring in talent". When Ingraham pushed back, saying the U.S. has plenty of domestic talent, Trump replied

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