Video from a statement by U.S. Department of Labor
Vice President JD Vance discusses Microsoft and visa fraud at an Oct. 8, 2026 news conference.
U.S. Department of Labor,
Three excerpts joined by one-second black gaps: 2:47 to 4:25, 30:10 to 30:50 and 34:43 to 35:44 of the White House video. DI added its logo in the corner.
Video: The White House. Public domain (U.S. government work) (opens in a new tab)
Watch the full original video (opens in a new tab) (relevant passage: Full 44:19 recording; Microsoft figures at 2:49-4:23; further discussion at 30:12-30:48 and 34:45-35:42)
Secretary Keith Sonderling names Microsoft and Adobe when announcing the PERM processing pause. He presents the department's action as a response to alleged abuse amid active investigations.
“Our historic action is the first critical step to stop the fraud and the abuse”