(Audio) The New MAGA Civil War: How H-1B Visas Are Splitting Trump's Coalition

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House for his second term, a storm that has been brewing within his base threatens to become a full-blown tempest. The MAGA movement, once a unified force that propelled Trump back to power in the 2024 election, now finds itself deeply divided over an issue that cuts to the heart of America's economic future and cultural identity: the H-1B visa program. With just weeks to go before his inauguration, this rift exposes the delicate balancing act Trump must perform as he seeks to reconcile the competing visions within his coalition, and points to significant implications for the future of Trumpism itself.The battle lines are drawn between two unlikely factions: Silicon Valley tech moguls and MAGA hardliners. On one side, billionaire entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy argue passionately for skilled immigration, viewing it as essential for American innovation. On the other, figures such as Laura Loomer and Steve Bannon decry the H-1B program as a threat to American workers and cultural identity. The ensuing debate has escalated into a full-blown ideological war, with personal attacks and inflammatory rhetoric flying from both camps. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.plagueisland.com/subscribe