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US Commentator's Call to 'De-Indianize' Tech Sector Sparks Backlash
- US commentator Mark Mitchell faces criticism for urging companies to “de-Indianize” their tech workforce.
- He claims H-1B visas let firms hire low-cost Indian and Chinese engineers, replacing American workers.
- Data shows H-1B workers form only a tiny share of the US workforce, despite Mitchell’s claims.
Political commentator and Rasmussen Reports’ chief pollster Mark Mitchell has stirred a major debate after urging American corporations to “de-Indianize”. His comments, shared on social media, have drawn sharp reactions from across the tech and policy community.
Mitchell posted on X that he wanted to build a consultancy to help companies “de-Indianize”, following a segment on Steve Bannon’s War Room. During the discussion, he criticized the growing number of Indian engineers working in the US through the H-1B visa program, arguing that tech firms rely too heavily on foreign talent from India and China.
He claimed companies hire H-1B workers as low-cost replacements for American employees. According to him, roles that typically pay American engineers around $150,000 are being filled by H-1B workers earning $60,000 to $70,000. He also alleged that US workers are sometimes asked to train these replacements before losing their jobs.
Mitchell escalated the remarks by targeting tech leaders, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, writing, “Hey Tim Apple - Fire those damn H1-Bs!”
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Industry data, however, paints a different picture. While Silicon Valley’s workforce is heavily international with 23% Indian and 18% Chinese professionals, H-1B visa holders account for only 0.3% to 0.4% of the total US labor force of 163 million.
Mitchell compared the hiring of H-1B developers to importing low-wage workers, saying a single foreign engineer earning $90,000 is “like importing ten undocumented laborers earning $9 an hour”. His comments have since fueled a broader conversation about immigration, labor costs, and the role of global talent in the U.S. tech economy.
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