Laura Loomer calls Indian migrants low IQ invaders

In the United States, heightened tensions have emerged within the MAGA movement concerning the support for high-skilled immigrant workers. Laura Loomer, a prominent far-right activist, expressed dissatisfaction with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy due to their backing of H-1B visas that allow skilled workers from India to enter the U.S. Loomer’s discontent peaked following President Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American entrepreneur, as a senior AI policy advisor, which she considered disturbing given Krishnan's advocacy for removing green card caps for skilled immigrants. Loomer targeted Musk and Ramaswamy in a series of social media outbursts, alleging that their tech industry affiliations undermined American workers and led to the displacement of domestic talent. She infamously referred to Indian workers as “third-world invaders” and made derogatory remarks about their intelligence. Loomer’s remarks drew mixed reactions among MAGA supporters and even resulted in her losing her verification badge on X (formerly Twitter) after criticizing Musk's immigration stance. This clash highlights an ongoing ideological rift within the MAGA coalition between traditionalist viewpoints advocating for America First policies and newer alliances with tech leaders calling for increased skilled immigration. Loomer's vocal opposition has led to calls within segments of her base to reconsider their support for Musk at the upcoming elections, indicating a potential shift in allegiance among MAGA followers based on immigration policies that directly impact their views and aspirations.