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riversedge

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Sat Apr 4, 2026, 04:58 PM 22 hrs ago

Trump's buddy Ellison is firing Americans and replacing them with foreign workers. (And now owns TikTok, CBS, CNN, etc)




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Tennessee gave $65 million to Oracle to create jobs— guess we should have specified they be jobs for Americans🫤

Trump’s buddy Ellison is firing Americans and replacing them with foreign workers. (And now owns TikTok, CBS, CNN, etc)

Watch oligarchy work. https://nationaltoday.com/us/tx/austin/n


Oracle Files Thousands of H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs

https://nationaltoday.com/us/tx/austin/news/2026/04/03/oracle-files-thousands-of-h-1b-visa-petitions-amid-mass-layoffs/


Federal data shows the tech giant filed for over 3,000 foreign worker visas as it cuts thousands of American jobs.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:25pm


Oracle, the software company headquartered in Austin, Texas, has filed thousands of petitions for H-1B visas in the past two fiscal years, even as it lays off thousands of American workers as part of a broader organizational shift. Federal data shows Oracle filed for 2,690 H-1B visas in fiscal year 2025 and 436 so far in fiscal year 2026, totaling over 3,100 visa requests.



Why it matters

The H-1B visa program allows companies to temporarily employ foreign workers with specialized skills, often in the tech industry. Critics argue the program is used to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor, while supporters say it helps fill crucial talent gaps. Oracle's visa filings amid mass layoffs raise questions about the company's motivations and the broader debate over the H-1B program's impact on the American workforce.
The details

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data, Oracle America Inc. filed for 2,690 H-1B visas for fiscal year 2025 and 436 so far for fiscal year 2026. This comes as Oracle reportedly began laying off thousands of employees this week, with workers receiving letters stating 'today is your last working day.' The company has not provided public comment on the layoffs or the H-1B visa filings.
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Trump's buddy Ellison is firing Americans and replacing them with foreign workers. (And now owns TikTok, CBS, CNN, etc) (Original Post) riversedge 22 hrs ago OP
Pootin's America last plan SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #1
Where is ice when needed? Im being sarcastic.🙃🙃 Srkdqltr 21 hrs ago #2
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