> No they weren't. If this administration had strong reasons to believe Microsoft cheated and engaged in fraudulent practices, the DoJ would have opened an investigation leading to punitive measures. It's a dog whistle and red meat for "the base."

Microsoft and Adobe are both already under investigation. Based on the preliminary findings, they've been suspended from participating in the Green Card program along with a host of other companies. [1]

> That's not going to happen. It's easier for them to send the jobs offshore.

It sounds like that's what the administration is demanding (i.e., hire more US workers before they can participate in the H1B program). [2]

[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/08/microsoft-adobe-green-card-l...

[2] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/08/jd-vance-...