Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, selected by Trump for tech roles, argue for foreign skilled workers, angering MAGA supporters.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneurs chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, have recently stated that Big Tech companies need to hire skilled workers from abroad because there aren't enough 'motivated' Americans to fill those roles. These comments have triggered criticism from Trump's staunch MAGA supporters, who endorse his strict immigration policies.
Discussions regarding reforms to the H-1B visa program, a visa category for specialized workers, have intensified lately. Some proponents argue for eliminating country-specific caps on green cards to alleviate backlogs faced by applicants from countries like India. Once Trump assumes office, this disagreement could reveal whether Trump's traditional base or his new allies in the tech industry hold more sway in his administration. Newsweek has reached out to the Trump transition team for comment via email
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