The loophole does not exist. He's pulling it out of his arse.
There's certainly the 'National Interest Exception' which the President / DHS Secretary can extend to anyone they determine to be deserving of skipping the $100k fee;
https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/update-to-the-new-100...
There's certainly the 'National Interest Exception' which the President / DHS Secretary can extend to anyone they determine to be deserving of skipping the $100k fee;
https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/update-to-the-new-100...