JD Vance Clarifies Remarks on H-1B Visas and Corporate Power

18 Oct 2026, 2:08 pm · 2h ago · 1 min read · YourStoryNew

US Vice President JD Vance has admitted his rhetoric was "imperfect" after previously calling H-1B visa workers "indentured servants." Speaking at a CBS News Townhall, Vance clarified that his criticism targeted the US visa system and corporate employers rather than the professionals themselves. The Indian government had strongly objected to the phrasing, calling it deeply offensive with colonial connotations. Vance argued that the existing visa structure grants companies excessive leverage over foreign tech talent, who risk immediate deportation upon termination. He stated his goal is reforming employer power dynamics rather than disparaging skilled immigrant tech workers.