Ramaswamy has highlighted a notable internal conflict within the America First coalition: the divide between "National Libertarianism" advocating free trade and immigration and "National Conservatism" which emphasizes protectionism and state power. These diverging perspectives illustrate the ongoing ideological struggle within the coalition, impacting debates on tech industry growth versus immigration restrictions, exemplified by his comments opposing visa caps for skilled workers.
The emergence of figures like Musk and Ramaswamy, recent converts from center-left politics, reveals a push towards a distinct vision for the New Right, focusing notably on tackling government inefficiencies like waste and fraud. This shift also underscores a burgeoning acceptance of foreign talent as crucial for maintaining America’s technological lead, but it raises questions about consistency with prior immigration stances upheld by traditional conservative factions.
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