MAGA’s Misguided War On H-1B Visas Will Hurt America The Most | H-1B Visa & Backlash Explained| N18G

The clash over H-1B visas in MAGA circles is a mirror reflecting America’s deepest anxieties and aspirations. At its heart, this fight is about who gets to belong, who deserves opportunity, and how America sees itself in an increasingly interconnected world. When Laura Loomer described skilled Indian immigrants as “invaders”, it was more than a xenophobic comment. It was a window into the fractures running through American society.There are three key lenses through which this could be seen. First is the inherent racism within the MAGA circle. Let’s not mince words: the backlash against H-1B visa holders has a racial undercurrent. The framing of immigrants as a threat to American jobs” is not new. It is a rerun of the same playbook used against waves of Chinese labourers, Irish workers, and Jewish professionals. Racism thrives on the fear of the other, and in this case, it’s the highly skilled, tech-savvy immigrant who becomes the target.Show more