Donald Trump left his MAGA supporters shocked by aligning himself with Elon Musk and other prominent tech leaders following a heated debate over immigration visas that left his base in turmoil. Musk sparked controversy this week after he vowed to “go to war” with MAGA Republicans after advocating for skilled foreign workers over U.S.-born employees.
The billionaire Tesla CEO, who was appointed by Trump to co-chair his newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, voiced his support for the H-1B visa program. This visa permits highly skilled immigrants to work in the United States for up to six years. Musk has left several Republicans concerned but he now has a supporter.
Trump Supports Musk
On Saturday, the president-elect commended the use of visas to attract skilled foreign workers to the United States, a subject that has become a contentious issue among his conservative supporters.
“I´ve always liked the visas, I have always been in …