MAGA Divided: Influencer Exposes Misconceptions on H-1B Visas, Warns of 'Absolute Disaster' for US Tech Sector

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A leading conservative commentator has publicly rebuked a faction within the MAGA movement, correcting their claims that H-1B visas are used to bring low-skilled Indian workers into the US. Bill Mitchell argued that the H-1B program was designed for degreed individuals with specialized skills, not low-wage, unskilled roles. Mitchell's defense of H-1B visas comes as President Donald Trump defends their continued use, citing the need for foreign experts to teach Americans high-tech skills. However, some MAGA base members are opposed, advocating for a focus on hiring US-born workers. The debate has exposed a division within the MAGA movement, with hardline nativists pushing for restrictions on skilled visas and pro-business conservatives seeing H-1B as essential for economic growth. Mitchell's stance appeals to the latter, emphasizing the importance of bringing in specialists for industries like semiconductor manufacturing. H-1B workers, many from India, have long been a symbol of America's talent economy. Despite this, they are now caught in the middle of American immigration politics, facing public animosity and policy uncertainty. Mitchell's warning that eliminating the H-1B program would be an 'absolute disaster' for the US tech sector highlights the significance of these visas for the country's economic growth. As the debate continues, the fate of H-1B workers and the US tech sector hangs in the balance.