Trump admin suspends green cards to Microsoft as Vance accuses the company of replacing laid-off workers with ‘foreign indentured servants’

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Such programs have frequently been targeted by some Trump supporters who argue they undercut American students and workers.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:09:41 UTC.

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  1. Trump admin suspends green cards to Microsoft as Vance accuses the company of replacing laid-off workers with ‘foreign indentured servants’

  2. Trump presents national medal to Microsoft CEO after suspending its H-1B visas and alleging ‘foreign indentured servants’ replaced domestic workers

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