Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed concern over the U.S. allowing up to 600,000 Chinese students into the country, suggesting many could be loyal to the Chinese Communist Party. Despite President Trump indicating support for the policy, Greene argued that reliance on Chinese students threatens American educational opportunities and national security, calling for alternative pathways like trade schools. The debate highlights tensions surrounding U.S.-China relations and immigration policies regarding Chinese students.

By Dan Gooding is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. His focus is reporting on immigration and border security. He has covered immigration issues extensively, including the root causes of migration to the U.S., its impact on border communities and responses around the country.