New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- US Senator Mike Lee has sparked fresh debate over H-1B visas after posting on social media: "Is it time to pause H-1B visas?" The remark came in response to unverified reports alleging Walmart paid large bribes to hire Indian tech workers while sidelining American employees.

Lee's comments follow recent remarks by far-right Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who called for halting H-1B visas to Indians, claiming they were "replacing American jobs." Her statement was made in reaction to President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on Indian goods and services over New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil.

Speculation about Walmart's hiring practices has circulated on platforms like Blind and Reddit. Pos...