Rift Among Republicans Over H-1B Visas as Trump Advisers Clash on Work Culture
Tensions arise between MAGA supporters and Trump’s advisers over H-1B visas, reflecting deepening divisions within the Republican Party.
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Nikki Haley criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's claims about American workers and H-1B visas, amid rising tensions in the GOP. Ramaswamy’s comments on American work culture prompted backlash, highlighting a divide among conservatives regarding immigration policies. Incoming Trump advisers, including Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, advocate for high-skilled immigration, stressing the need for top talent, fuelling conflict with hardliners who oppose such views. The debate intensified following Trump’s appointment of Sriram Krishnan and responses regarding the H-1B program, revealing fractures in the Republican coalition as the new administration approaches.
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