President-elect Donald Trump has publicly supported the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers, despite opposition from some of his supporters. His comments came after billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk, a key supporter, vowed to defend the program. Musk, who was born in South Africa and holds an H-1B visa, has been a vocal proponent of the program, which allows companies like Tesla to hire skilled foreign workers. The dispute over the visa program was sparked by criticism from far-right activists over Trump’s selection of an Indian-American venture capitalist as an adviser on artificial intelligence. Tech leaders like Musk, who have been involved in the presidential transition, are now facing scrutiny from their base over their support for the H-1B program. The U.S. tech industry relies on the program to hire foreign talent, but critics argue it undercuts wages for American workers. Despite Trump’s promises to restrict immigration and create more jobs for Americans, he has expressed support for the H-1B program. Musk, who has invested heavily in Trump’s election, has been vocal about the need for skilled foreign workers in the tech industry. The visa issue highlights the tensions between the tech industry and Trump’s base over immigration policy.
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Trump supports Elon Musk in H-1B visa dispute
