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Divided Loyalties: Immigration and Power in the MAGA Era
This chapter examines the complex dynamics within the MAGA Republican party around immigration, highlighting conflicts between hardliners and moderate proponents of skilled labor programs. It critiques the hypocrisy of tech elites like Elon Musk, who benefit from immigration policies while opposing them publicly, and reflects on the implications of their influence on political power. The discussion also addresses the misinformation challenges on social media and the erosion of accountability in journalism, illuminating the broader societal effects of these trends.