President-elect Donald Trump has publicly supported the H-1B visa program for skilled workers, aligning himself with tech leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. This stance has ignited a conflict with some of his "America First" supporters, who advocate for stricter immigration policies.
This support comes after Musk and Ramaswamy, who are set to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, emphasized the necessity of hiring foreign talent, particularly in engineering and tech sectors. They argue that a shortage of skilled workers in the U.S. necessitates this approach.
Their comments have drawn sharp criticism from hardliners, including Steve Bannon, who accuse them of prioritizing "globalist elitist tech oligarchs" over American workers. Bannon has called on media outlets to take a side, intensifying the ongoing debate.
The conflict underscores a growing division within Trump’s circle, highlighting a clash between those who prioritize domestic labor and those who emphasize attracting global talent to boost innovation. This debate is playing out publicly, particularly on social media platforms.
