Trump Backs Musk and Tech Allies in Foreign Worker Debate
Trump’s recent comments on foreign worker visas stir division among his supporters, aligning him with tech leaders like Musk.
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New York: So, Trump is back in the news, and this time he’s chatting about foreign worker visas. He seems to be siding with Elon Musk and some tech folks, which is shaking things up among his supporters.
In an interview, he said he’s always been a fan of these visas. He thinks they help bring skilled workers to the U.S. But, you know, this topic is a hot-button issue for his base.
He even mentioned that he’s used H-1B visas at his own businesses before. It’s kind of funny because he’s criticized them in the past, calling them unfair to American workers. But now, he’s saying they’re a great program.
He didn’t really say if he plans to change anything about the visa program once he’s back in office. His supporters are pretty divided on this issue, especially with the tech industry hiring so many foreign workers.
Some of his hard-right supporters are not too happy about Musk and others pushing for these policies. They feel it goes against Trump’s “America First” message.
On the flip side, folks in tech argue that these visas are essential for filling tough job openings. But there’s a lot of pushback from critics who think they take jobs away from U.S. citizens. It’s a real mixed bag out there!