Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Alleged H-1B Visa MisuseTesla
Critics accuse Musk of replacing U.S. workers with lower-paid foreign labor while defending the visa program as vital for innovation.
- Reports claim Tesla replaced many higher-paid American employees with H-1B visa holders after laying off 15,000 U.S. workers in 2024.
- Elon Musk has publicly defended the H-1B visa program, citing its role in building companies like Tesla and SpaceX, but whistleblowers allege its misuse at Tesla.
- The controversy has drawn criticism from both the left and far-right, with some MAGA supporters accusing Musk of prioritizing profits over American workers.
- President-elect Donald Trump, despite his past criticism of the H-1B program, recently expressed support for it, highlighting its benefits for hiring skilled workers.
- The debate over H-1B visas is expected to be a key issue in Trump's upcoming term, with implications for immigration policy and the tech industry.
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