President Donald Trump has announced a plan to allow 600,000 students from China to study in the United States, a move that has sparked debate and opposition. During a Fox News interview, Laura Ingraham questioned Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on how admitting such a large number of Chinese students aligns with the "America First" policy. Lutnick defended the policy, arguing that without these students, the bottom 15% of U.S. universities and colleges could face closure, reflecting a perspective attributed to Trump on maintaining the viability of the higher education system. Trump himself expressed that he feels "honored" to permit Chinese students to study in America and called it "insulting" to suggest foreign students should be barred from the country. Despite this, the plan has faced criticism from various quarters, including opposition from within the Republican base and concerns that it contradicts earlier administration policies. Some commentators have warned that importing Chinese students loyal to the Chinese Communist Party could undermine Trump's "America First" legacy. The announcement has led to notable backlash among pro-Trump media and grassroots supporters, marking one of the more contentious issues Trump has faced recently.