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Vance vows to recoup taxpayer money from firms abusing worker visas

At a news conference announcing a halt to work visas for several companies and universities accused of program abuse, Vice President JD Vance pledged to pursue firms that subsidize cheap labor and recover public funds.

Published Oct 8, 2026, 9:48 PM EDT | WFMZZ

At a news conference, Vice President JD Vance announced the federal government has stopped granting work visas to several companies and universities accused of abusing the program. He vowed to go after companies that subsidize cheap labor and work to recoup taxpayer money from firms that took advantage of the visa system.