Trump defends Chinese student visas

President Trump has surprised immigration hawks by defending the presence of Chinese students at U.S. universities, arguing that the 'best and brightest' should be encouraged to stay in the country.

The remarks have sparked a backlash from hardline allies, including Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Trump suggested that foreign graduates of American colleges should receive automatic green cards to prevent a brain drain to competing nations.

This pivot contrasts with his administration's broader push for stricter border controls and mass deportations of undocumented individuals.