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Musk and Ramaswamy defend foreign worker visas, sparking MAGA backlash

Musk and Ramaswamy defend foreign worker visas, sparking MAGA backlash


Published on 2024-12-28 11:00:49 - MSN
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  • Social media posts by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy arguing in favor of expanding the visa program for highly skilled workers have set off a debate among supporters of President-elect Donald Trump over how the program should fit into the incoming administration's aggressive immigration agenda.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's defense of the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialized occupations. Both Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and Ramaswamy, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, have publicly supported the visa program, arguing it's essential for attracting skilled labor necessary for innovation and economic growth. Their stance has sparked a backlash from some within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) community, who argue that the program displaces American workers and depresses wages. Critics, including some conservative figures, have accused Musk and Ramaswamy of prioritizing corporate profits over American job security. Ramaswamy, despite his criticism of other immigration policies, has maintained that the H-1B visa system needs reform but not elimination, highlighting the tension between economic needs and nationalist sentiments within the Republican Party.

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