What is America's new civil war: MAGA vs MAGA? Explained in 10 points
Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s hardline Make America great again (Maga) base after the US president-elect chose an Indian-born entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan to be his adviser on artificial intelligence. The row has pitted Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy against the Maga supporters, especially far-right political activist Laura Loomer and Matt Gaetz, the former Congress member and abortive nominee for attorney general. The clash is significant since immigration was the key issue in the 2024 US Presidential elections.
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Amid this new civil war in America, Indian Americans, immigration, Big Tech, and Donald Trump’s new administration, which includes numerous Indian-American appointees are at the heart of this storm.
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What is America's new civil war: MAGA vs MAGA
-Sriram Krishnan, an advocate for easing immigration restrictions for skilled workers, has received severe backlash from far-right figures, such as Laura Loomer, who called his appointment «deeply disturbing». Tech leaders such as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy support the H1-B visa program.
-H1-B visas are temporary work permits granted to foreign employees
