Summary
Steve Bannon intensified divisions within the MAGA movement by calling for “reparations” for American workers allegedly displaced by H-1B visa holders, whom he also advocated deporting.
On his show, War Room, Bannon criticized Elon Musk and others for supporting the visa program, claiming it undercuts U.S. workers.
The H-1B program, which allows companies to hire skilled foreign workers, has divided MAGA, with anti-immigration factions opposing it.
Musk’s support of the visas and clashes with conservatives, including Laura Loomer, have escalated tensions, raising questions about his alignment with MAGA priorities.
Yep, exactly this. I’ve been saying this kind of thing for decades when discussing H-1B with others in my field. If there is really a “shortage”, we can fix it in short order by: training programs put on by companies (I know, imagine that), scouting for talent both in the country and across the globe, enticing them to migrate here with permanent status, and then PAYING people accordingly.
…but that’s not the problem they are trying to fix.
The problem that needs fixing is Elon Musk, and people like him. We need to fix them