Summary
Senator Bernie Sanders criticized Elon Musk over his support for the H-1B visa program, calling it a tool for corporations to replace good-paying American jobs with lower-wage foreign labor.
Sanders cited data showing U.S. companies laid off 85,000 American workers between 2022 and 2023 while hiring 34,000 H-1B visa holders, arguing this undermines U.S. competitiveness.
Musk, who credits the visa program for his success, defended it, stating he’s ready to “go to war” over the issue.
The debate has divided MAGA conservatives, exposing rifts within Trump’s coalition.
Fair, and I appreciate the wisdom of both your original comment and this reply.
Nonetheless, after 4 to 8 years of trying to convince magas that they are victims of a grifter and members of a cult, I feel pessimistic about the number of peelable magas out there, my ability to do any peeling, and frankly the depth of motivation I feel to continue banging my head against the wall.