Trump says foreigners who graduate from US colleges should get green cards

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. June 18, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

(Reuters) -Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a podcast released on Thursday said that students graduating from U.S. colleges should get a green card to stay in the country, a proposal that runs counter to his hardline immigration stance.

During the All-In podcast hosted by Silicon Valley tech investors, angel investor Jason Calacanis told Trump that the U.S. needs to be able to legally retain more high-skilled workers, a major issue for the tech industry.