Musk’s H-1B Advocacy Draws War Room Fire, US Workers Hang In The Balance

Elon Musk’s call to loosen restrictions on H-1B visas is fueling fears of declining wages for American workers. The billionaire’s advocacy for the program, which allows foreign tech workers to enter the U.S., has ignited a MAGA backlash over its potential impact on middle-class wages and benefits.

Musk has argued that the visa program is critical for innovation, citing its role in building companies like Tesla. However, critics claim his financial interests drive his support. By hiring foreign workers willing to accept lower pay and fewer benefits, Tesla and other tech firms could cut labor costs, forcing Americans into a “race to the bottom.”

Steve Bannon criticized Musk during his War Room podcast, calling him a “globalist” whose policies hurt American workers. “The H-1B visa program is a total and complete scam,” Bannon said, accusing Musk of prioritizing profits over U.S. labor interests.

Musk’s push has sparked broader concerns about its economic consequences. Critics argue that expanding the program would undermine the middle class, with American workers competing against less expensive foreign labor.

Laura Loomer echoed these concerns, warning that Musk’s influence within Trump’s administration could derail nationalist policies. She called for greater scrutiny of tech industry leaders shaping immigration reform.

Musk’s business ventures in regions with lower labor costs, including China, have added to the controversy. His critics claim these interests motivate his push for relaxed immigration policies in the U.S.

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