India, July 20 -- Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has reiterated his endorsement for the retention of highly skilled international graduates in the United States, just days after facing backlash for his suggestion to expedite visas for Indian students enrolled in American universities.

In a message on X, Ackman contended that U.S. immigration policy ought to prioritize the attraction and retention of talented innovators capable of contributing to the nation's economy.

"We need to fix our immigration policy so we can admit the creators so they can build on American soil and create value here. In particular, it makes no sense to educate the best and brightest at Federally subsidized educational institutions and then send them h...