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Radio Atlantic
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Coalition Starts to Fracture
Jan 9, 2025
Ali Breland, an Atlantic staff writer focusing on internet, technology, and politics, joins Rogé Karma, an economics expert also from Atlantic, to explore the cracks forming in Trump's anti-immigrant coalition. They discuss the clash over H-1B visas between Silicon Valley's tech proponents and nativist factions. Breland reveals the internal conflicts, while Karma shares research debunking myths that immigrant labor harms American workers. Together, they delve into the broader economic impacts of immigration and the ideological rifts that could redefine political strategies.
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- A significant ideological rift within the MAGA coalition is emerging over H-1B visas, highlighting clashes between tech-driven growth and nativist sentiments.
- Research shows that H-1B visa holders contribute positively to job creation and innovation, challenging fears that immigration harms American workers.
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Fractures in the MAGA Coalition
A significant ideological divide has emerged within the MAGA coalition regarding immigration policy, particularly surrounding H-1B visas. The division was spotlighted following Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan, a proponent of high-skilled immigration, which drew criticism from nativist factions who advocate for America First policies. These factions, represented by figures like Laura Loomer, argue that such appointments contradict their vision of prioritizing American workers while expressing concerns over immigration's impact on employment. The clash underscores a broader conflict between the emerging tech right, which values economic growth driven by immigration, and the nativist right, focused on preserving what they view as traditional American interests.
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