Part 10/13:
Immigration policy emerges as a double-edged sword. While high-skilled immigration fuels innovation, the current system—contingent on DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives—has distorted access, favoring foreign talent while sidelining domestic middle-class workers. There’s concern over how merit-based pathways and talent identification can be improved to optimize national benefit.
Furthermore, education reforms are essential. The rising cost of higher education and the lack of universal access to technical training hamper workforce development. The speaker calls for investing in training programs that prepare Americans for high-tech industries, ensuring the nation harnesses its domestic talent pool rather than importing it.