The Jimmy Dore Show

Laura Ingraham DISMANTLES Trump Over Bringing 600k Chinese Students To US Colleges!

Nov 14, 2025
Laura Ingraham catches Trump off guard during a Fox interview, challenging his claim that 600,000 Chinese students are essential for U.S. colleges. Outrage brews among his MAGA base, which feels betrayed by his shift away from 'America First' ideals. The duo debates national security risks and the H-1B visa program, exposing rifts in Trump’s policies. Additionally, they tackle misleading claims about food prices and the healthcare system, as Jimmy dissects how these moves may alienate his supporters.
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INSIGHT

Universities As Revenue Engines

  • Trump told Laura Ingraham that cutting foreign students could force half of U.S. colleges to close, revealing a transactional view of higher education funding.
  • Jimmy Dore and guests highlight this as a political contradiction for a leader who branded China a threat.
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Talent Versus Education Contradiction

  • Trump argued the U.S. needs foreign skilled workers because it 'doesn't have talented people,' provoking pushback about domestic talent and education quality.
  • Hosts note the contradiction that foreign students still choose U.S. schools despite claims of declining domestic education.
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Don't Treat Loyalty As Permission

  • Loyalty to politicians can blind voters to policy reversals; Jimmy Dore calls unquestioning loyalty 'being a chump.'
  • The hosts urge voters to hold leaders accountable instead of treating loyalty as immunity from criticism.
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