Elon Musk has taken a firm stance on the H-1B visa debate, sparking controversy on X, his social media platform. Musk defended the program, calling it critical to America’s success in innovation. He stated, “The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B.” Musk pledged to fight against opponents of the program, saying, “Take a big step back and F[**]K YOURSELF in the face. I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend.”
The debate intensified after Trump appointed venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan to an AI advisory role. Krishnan, a friend of Musk, faced criticism from MAGA populists over his support for green card reforms. This criticism escalated into broader anti-immigration rhetoric, with some comments turning into anti-Indian vitriol. Musk responded by advocating for removing “hateful, unrepentant racists” from the Republican Party, aiming to shift the discourse.
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President-elect Trump, who has long focused on holding back illegal immigration, voiced support for Elon Musk’s position on H-1B visas. “I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program,” Trump told the New York Post. Earlier this year, Trump also proposed granting green cards to foreign graduates of U.S. universities and suggested working with Democrats to protect “Dreamers.”
The immigration debate reflects a division within Trump’s partnership. Technologists, including Musk, argue that legal immigration boosts innovation and economic growth by attracting global talent. MAGA activists counter that prioritizing Americans over foreign nationals in hiring is essential. As the conversation unfolds, Musk and Trump’s comments continue to shape the immigration discourse on X.
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