In a political plot twist, former US President Donald Trump has publicly aligned with tech mogul Elon Musk to defend the controversial H-1B visa program – the same initiative Trump previously sought to restrict. The announcement comes days after Musk threatened to 'go to war' against critics of the skilled foreign worker program.
From Restriction to Rally
Trump's about-face stunned political observers: 'I’ve been a believer in H-1B… It’s a great program,' he told the New York Post, revealing his own companies use these visas. This directly contradicts his 2017 executive order restricting the program.
Why Tech CEOs Are Fighting
Musk’s Tesla secured 724 H-1B visas this year alone . The SpaceX CEO – himself a former H-1B holder – clashed with Trump allies like Steve Bannon, who recently called skilled immigration a ’threat to Western civilization.'
The New Immigration Divide
The debate now splits Trump’s base: Immigration hardliners want H-1B eliminated Tech leaders argue skilled workers fuel innovation The tension peaked after Indian-American AI advisor Sriram Krishnan joined Trump’s team, drawing far-right backlash.
With Musk vowing to 'defend the program at all costs' and Trump suddenly playing cheerleader, this clash could reshape both immigration policy and 2024 alliances.
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In a political plot twist, former US President Donald Trump has publicly aligned with tech mogul Elon Musk to defend the controversial H-1B visa program – the same initiative Trump previously sought to restrict. The announcement comes days after Musk threatened to 'go to war' against critics of the skilled foreign worker program. 
. The SpaceX CEO – himself a former H-1B holder – clashed with Trump allies like Steve Bannon, who recently called skilled immigration a ’threat to Western civilization.'
Immigration hardliners want H-1B eliminated 
The tension peaked after Indian-American AI advisor Sriram Krishnan joined Trump’s team, drawing far-right backlash.
