MAGA Figures Criticize Trump Over 600,000 Chinese Student Visas

President Donald Trump announced a plan to admit 600,000 Chinese students into U.S. universities as part of efforts to improve relations with Beijing amid ongoing trade negotiations, marking a significant shift from the administration's previous hardline stance. This policy reversal has drawn sharp criticism from prominent MAGA figures, including right-wing commentator Laura Loomer and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who argue that the influx of Chinese students—whom they label as potential spies—undermines Trump's anti-immigration agenda and threatens American students' opportunities. Loomer publicly denounced the decision as contradictory to the administration's deportation efforts and appealed to White House officials to reconsider the policy. The move comes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio had pledged to aggressively revoke visas from Chinese nationals linked to the Communist Party or sensitive research fields. Despite the criticism, Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with China, even as he threatened to impose steep tariffs on certain Chinese products. The controversy underscores tensions within the MAGA movement and highlights the challenge of balancing national security concerns with diplomatic and trade objectives.