The H-1B visa debate has sparked tensions between Silicon Valley leaders and Trump loyalists, centered on recruiting global talent versus defending US workers.
Far-right activist Laura Loomer criticized Trump's appointment of Indian-born Sriram Krishnan, questioning racial motives behind the visa program.
Vivek Ramaswamy attributed the need for foreign engineers to a supposed decline in American culture, igniting backlash from MAGA supporters and anti-immigration groups.
Both sides display hypocrisy, as concerns about worker exploitation under the H-1B scheme often mask broader prejudice against immigration.
The conflict ultimately reflects a struggle between elites, with workers caught in the middle and their interests sidelined in the immigration debate.