Sanders challenges Musk over H-1B visa program misuse
Sen. Bernie Sanders has intensified his criticism of the H-1B visa program, claiming it favors wealthy corporations over American workers.
Sanders accuses Elon Musk and other tech billionaires of exploiting the program to replace high-paying American jobs with cheaper foreign labor.
Amid a broader debate on the issue, President-elect Donald Trump has expressed mixed views, criticizing the program yet acknowledging its benefits.
Sanders argues despite claims of labor shortages, companies like Tesla have laid off thousands of skilled American workers while hiring H-1B visa holders for lower wages.
This ongoing dispute highlights the tension between economic policy and corporate interests.
The fight also has pitted some far-right, anti-immigrant Trump supporters against Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Both billionaires are charged with leading the president-elect’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency.
Musk, who was born in South Africa, is now the world’s richest person.
Musk also is CEO of the electric vehicle company Tesla and has employed workers on H-1B visas.
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