Preston Gralla
Role at the time: Preston Gralla, Computerworld contributing editor, in an October 28 opinion column
Denied
Statement summary
Gralla argues that Microsoft's existing-employee figures undermine the replacement allegation. He concludes that the company did not abuse the programs, a judgment the column does not establish through an independent investigation.
“Nothing could be clearer: Trump’s and Vance’s charges against Microsoft are lies.”
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Gralla rejects the administration's allegations and relies on Microsoft's description of its applications. His conclusion is an opinion, not an agency finding.
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The reference point is Microsoft's alleged replacement of American workers through visa programs. Gralla expressly says the accusations against Microsoft are false.