Donald Trump is not yet in the White House when certain dissensions are already arising within his coalition. Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla, defends the importance of visas reserved for qualified foreign workers, considering these workers essential to the success of the United States. A position which provokes an outcry among the anti-immigration conservatives in the president-elect’s coalition.
H-1B visas allow businesses to bring foreign workers with specific qualifications to the United States. Sesame is widely used by Silicon Valley, and Elon Musk – himself who arrived from South Africa with this visa – is a fervent defender of the possibility of using qualified foreign labor.
The richest man in the world, who became a close ally and financial supporter of Donald Trump stated that “ attracting the top 0.1% of engineering talent through legal immigration is essential for America to keep winning “. This message set fire to the powder on social networks and in the sphere of ultra-conservative Trumpists.
This exchange between Elon Musk and Laura Loomer gave rise to what the American media are now calling a civil war between Donald Trump’s allies over the issue of the H-1B visa.
Big bosses, particularly in Silicon Valley, consider this visa vital for their companies. “ There is a real shortage of talented and motivated engineers in the United States », insisted Elon Musk.
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