States Want to Bring in More Foreign Workers – Is It a Good Idea?

Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt thinks President Trump should let states bring in more foreign workers. He believes this would help solve the immigration problem and make things less political. Stitt suggests creating a new type of worker visa that states can control. This way, employers can hire foreign workers without giving them full citizenship. Stitt argues that this plan would stop the fights over illegal immigration. He thinks it's better to let employers hire these workers and pay a fee instead of trying to deport everyone. He also says other countries do this, but he doesn't mention which ones. However, this plan might not be good for Americans. It could lower wages and make it harder for people to find jobs. It could also make the rich even richer while the middle class struggles. Some people think this is just a way for big companies to get cheap labor.Trump's plan is different. He wants fewer immigrants to come in, which would help American workers get better jobs and higher wages. This has already started to happen in some places, like restaurants, where wages are going up because there are fewer workers. If states get the power to bring in more foreign workers, there could be a lot of pressure on governors to give out these visas. This could lead to a competition between states to see who can offer the cheapest labor. In the end, this might hurt the middle class and help the Democrats win more elections. Stitt and other governors, like Spencer Cox from Utah and Eric Holcomb from Indiana, think states should be able to choose which immigrants to bring in. They say this would help their communities. But some people worry this could lead to more poverty and make society more divided.