Trump sides with Elon Musk in Maga immigration feud over H-1B visas for skilled tech workers
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has sided with Elon Musk in the feud over H-1B skilled worker visas that has split the American political right over the past few days. While Trump-supporting tech leaders such as X-owner Musk have stressed that H-1B visas are critical to finding skilled workers, “America First” hardliners want a new Trump administration to impose tougher restrictions on immigration at all levels. Elon Musk swung behind US president-elect Donald Trump ahead of the November election On the other side of the feud, far-right activist Laura Loomer railed against Musk and Department of Government Efficiency co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy for supporting the visa program and criticizing American cultural values and workers, which also reignited his feud with former UN ambassador Nikki Haley. Now, as one of Trump’s biggest supporters, I’m having my free speech silenced by a tech billionaire for simply questioning the tech oligarchy.” Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon joined the Maga immigration civil war with gusto on Friday, calling Musk a “toddler,” and telling him to “bring it” after the South African-born mogul said he would “fight to my last drop of blood” over the issue.