A heated online debate among supporters of Donald Trump has revealed growing tensions within his political coalition over immigration and the role of foreign workers in the U.S. tech industry.
The clash highlights the divide between traditional supporters of Trump’s hardline immigration policies and tech entrepreneurs advocating for an expanded workforce of highly skilled migrants.
The debate began when right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer criticized Trump’s reported selection of Sriram Krishnan, a Silicon Valley executive, as an adviser on artificial intelligence. Krishnan has been vocal in his support of allowing more skilled immigrants into the U.S., a stance Loomer denounced as contrary to the “America First” philosophy.
Loomer accused tech industry leaders of using Trump’s platform to push policies that serve their financial interests rather than national priorities. Her comments sparked a fierce exchange on the social media platform X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, a key Trump ally.
