Immigration policy sparks rift in Republican party as Trump’s MAGA agenda faces test

With just two weeks until Donald Trump’s inauguration, his signature "Make America Great Again" slogan has already sparked controversy, splitting the Republican Party over immigration policy. At the center of the storm is the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers, particularly in tech and science, to work in the U.S. annually.

The debate reignited when former Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential hopeful, blamed labor shortages on shifting priorities among Americans and proposed increasing H-1B visas to fuel rapid tech innovation. Tech mogul Elon Musk supported the idea, highlighting the need for skilled labor, but MAGA supporters and social media users were quick to react. Many argue the program has been exploited, with over 70% of visas going to Indian workers, some of whom allegedly lack the required qualifications. Critics claim this undercuts American jobs and corporations use the program to hire cheaper labor.

This divide has shocked even Republicans, with the party split between protecting American workers and fostering economic growth. As the debate heats up, one question remains: Will Trump’s vision for America unite or further fracture his base?