Musk and Ramaswamy ignite MAGA war over skilled immigration and American ‘mediocrity’
In the world of Trump supporters, a heated battle has erupted between two prominent figures, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, over the issue of increasing immigration visas for high-skill workers. These two individuals, who have been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead his Department of Government Efficiency, have found themselves at odds with Trump’s base, which strongly advocates for immigration restrictions and prioritizing American workers.
Musk and Ramaswamy argue that there is a shortage of talented engineers in the U.S. and that foreign workers are necessary for tech companies like SpaceX and Tesla. Musk emphasized the need to recruit top talent from around the world in order to build a winning team, while Ramaswamy criticized American culture for valuing mediocrity over excellence.
However, their proposals have been met with fierce opposition from conservative figures such as Ann Coulter, Laura Loomer, Matt Gaetz, and Nikki Haley. These individuals argue that American workers and culture should be prioritized over foreign workers, and that investing in Americans should be the focus.
The tension between Musk and Ramaswamy and their conservative critics has only escalated with Trump’s nomination of venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as his AI policy adviser. This nomination sparked anti-Indian backlash, with critics highlighting Krishnan’s past support for lifting the cap on green cards.
In the midst of this intra-MAGA battle, the debate over immigration visas and the role of foreign workers in the U.S. economy continues to rage on. It remains to be seen how this conflict will ultimately be resolved and what impact it will have on Trump’s administration moving forward.
