Factions Within MAGA and Immigration Policy

The MAGA movement comprises diverse factions, such as nativists, populists, and tech entrepreneurs. Recently, tensions arose regarding the appointment of Sriram Krishnan, a pro-immigration figure, as a senior AI advisor to President-elect Trump, sparking a backlash from anti-immigrant members of the MAGA coalition. This conflict highlights the broader debate over the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to enter the U.S., and its perceived threat to American jobs. Proponents argue that the program attracts necessary talent, while opponents believe it undercuts wages and opportunities for American workers, creating a rift within the political coalition that helped Trump secure office.