Elon Musk's online confrontations escalated during a culture war sparked by Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan as AI-policy adviser, igniting backlash from the far-right.
The backlash from the far-right over Krishnan's H-1B visa background revealed a deep-seated nativism and racism within elements of the MAGA movement, who felt betrayed by Trump.
Despite Musk's known support for H-1B programs and his own background as an immigrant, the nativist right's anger shows the divisive lines drawn within the Republican party.
Musk's comments in defense of H-1B visas highlight the potential clash between Silicon Valley's reliance on skilled immigration and the nativist ideologies gaining traction in Republican circles.
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