JD Vance Contradicts Trump on Hiring Foreign Workers [View all]

Source: Newsweek

Published Nov 14, 2025 at 03:19 AM EST updated Nov 14, 2025 at 06:25 AM EST


Vice President JD Vance has said the U.S. should "empower" blue-collar workers already in the country rather than replace them with foreign labor - despite President Donald Trump insisting that the nation needs to "bring in talent."

In his interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News on Thursday, Vance offered a message that appeared to diverge from Trump’s recent remarks on foreign labor — even as he framed his position as aligned with the president’s economic vision. Newsweek has contacted the White House and representatives of the Vice President for comment via email.

Why It Matters

Vance's remarks could signal a rift at the very top of the administration — and on an issue that shapes the labor market, tech sector and immigration system.

Any perceived contradiction — especially on immigration, a defining issue for Trump — risks sending conflicting signals to employers, lawmakers and federal agencies just as they begin implementing the administration’s agenda.

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