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Aug 29, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Y Combinator investor mocks Vance’s H-1B hiring stance
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Y Combinator general partner Ankit Gupta mocked Vice President JD Vance’s call to prioritize hiring Americans over H-1B workers, triggering criticism from Trump administration officials. The dispute followed a proposed $103,265 fee for many new H-1B visa petitions and Vance’s repeated argument that companies should hire and train Americans.
WHO: Ankit Gupta; Trump administration officials; Vice President JD Vance
WHAT: Ankit Gupta mocked JD Vance’s position on prioritizing American hiring over H-1B hiring, drawing backlash from Trump administration officials amid a proposed higher H-1B petition fee.
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Gupta reacted to JD Vance’s stance favoring hiring and training Americans rather than relying on H-1B workers, in the context of a proposed $103,265 fee for many new H-1B visa petitions.
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