The U.S. economy is a house of cards, teetering on just three shaky pillars: spending by the rich, government handouts, and the AI hype machine. That’s the stark warning from Bleakley Financial Group’s Peter Boockvar, as shared by @unusual_whales on X.
At White Collar Workers of America, we see the cracks widening—and American workers are paying the price. Outsourcing has gutted our job market, foreign visa holders are snatching what’s left, and now DOGE’s mass layoffs have axed millions of comfortable, well-paying federal jobs. We’re not crying over the cuts—government bloat had to go—but Trump better deliver on his promise of new, high-paying jobs, and fast. The quickest fix? Cancel H-1B, L1, J1, OPT, and H4EAD visas today to free up millions of jobs for Americans who deserve them.
The Economy’s Dirty Secret: Jobs Stolen from Americans
Boockvar’s take on the economy looking “rosy on the surface” but hollow underneath hits hard. The rich keep spending, the government keeps printing, and AI gets all the buzz—but where does that leave the average American worker? Screwed. For decades, corporations have outsourced jobs overseas to pad their profits—manufacturing, tech support, IT, you name it. What little remains stateside is handed to foreign workers through visa programs like H-1B, L1, and OPT. The American Immigration Council reports that H-1B visas alone let employers file petitions for foreign workers, often at lower wages, while Americans are left jobless. It’s a rigged game, and we’re done playing.
Now, the DOGE layoffs—potentially the largest in U.S. history, with millions of NGO and federal workers cut—have added fuel to the fire. For the millions of Americans who just lost their cushy government gigs, the pain is real. We supported DOGE’s mission to trim the fat, but that doesn’t mean we’re okay with American workers being left in the cold. They need jobs.
Trump’s Promise: Jobs for Americans, Not Foreigners
Trump campaigned on putting America first, and we believe in him. We need action now, not excuses. The economy can’t keep running on the fumes of AI hype and billionaire spending. American workers need real, well-paying jobs, and they need them yesterday.
Here’s the good news: there’s an immediate fix staring us in the face. Cancel all H-1B, L1, J1, OPT, and H4EAD visas—effective immediately. These programs have been a backdoor for corporations to import cheap foreign labor, undercutting American workers. The H-1B alone lets employers cherry-pick foreign beneficiaries, often for tech jobs that Americans are more than qualified to do. OPT allows foreign students to work here post-graduation, and H4EAD hands work permits to spouses of visa holders. Why are we giving away jobs when millions of Americans are struggling?
Free Up Millions of Jobs Overnight
Scrapping these visas isn’t just fair—it’s a no-brainer. Estimates suggest H-1B and related programs account for over 1 million jobs in the U.S., from tech to healthcare to engineering. Add in L1, J1, OPT, and H4EAD, and we’re talking millions of positions that could go to Americans overnight. These aren’t low-wage gigs—they’re the kind of well-paying, stable jobs that let families buy homes, save for college, and live the American Dream. Trump promised to bring jobs back, and this is the fastest way to deliver.
The economy’s three pillars won’t hold forever. AI might be the “new gold rush,” but it’s not creating enough jobs for the average worker. Government spending can’t prop us up indefinitely, and the rich aren’t sharing their wealth. Meanwhile, American workers are being squeezed out by a system that prioritizes foreign labor over our own people. It’s time to flip the script.
The Call to Action: America First, Now
Trump has the power to act. Day one, he should sign an executive order ending H-1B, L1, J1, OPT, and H4EAD visas—no exceptions, no delays. Send those jobs back to Americans, and let corporations figure out how to hire locally for a change. Then, get to work on creating new industries—manufacturing, infrastructure, energy—that can employ millions more. We’re behind you, Mr. President, but the clock is ticking.
At White Collar Workers of America, we’re fighting for every American worker sidelined by outsourcing and visa abuse. Share this with @realDonaldTrump and demand he cancel these visas now. Our jobs, our livelihoods, our country—it’s time to take them back. America first, always.
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