Summary
Donald Trump publicly supported Elon Musk’s defense of the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign tech workers, despite opposition from some of his far-right supporters.
The debate was reignited after Trump appointed Indian-American AI expert Sriram Krishnan as an adviser, sparking criticism from immigration hard-liners.
Musk, a former H-1B holder, argued the program is essential for U.S. tech, while critics like Steve Bannon claim it undercuts American wages.
This stance marks a shift from Trump’s earlier policies limiting H-1B visas, highlighting tensions within his base over immigration policy.
Well, there it is. The one fucking policy decision Trump made his first term that I agreed with and could point to as “see? I don’t hate everything Trump does just because he’s Trump,” was his reduction of H1B visas.
Now I guess I can officially say I hate every single Trump policy. There is no silver lining. He makes the wrong decision every time.
What’s wrong with H1B visas? Or, well, I know what’s wrong with H1B visas but how is reducing them the right solutions to those problems?