A controversy has erupted over H-1B visas after President-elect Donald Trump named Sriram Krishnan to a key AI policy post, sparking a racially charged backlash. Trump advisor Vivek Ramaswamy criticized American culture, suggesting a preference for “mediocrity over excellence” fuels the influx of foreign tech workers. Elon Musk defended the need for global recruitment, likening it to building a pro sports team. MAGA supporter Steve Bannon denounced the H-1B program as a “total scam.” The Biden administration's final regulation to modernize the H-1B program is set to take effect days before Trump's inauguration.
