The left sees an opportunity. They are watching division within the MAGA movement over H-1B visas and are trying to fan the flames of discontent as conservative and populist allies trade barbs. But as someone who is getting messaged from both sides I can assure you that outside of a tiny handful of “influencers” who are taking advantage of the moment to advance their own brand, nobody’s trying to split the MAGA movement apart.
In fact, this is all extremely healthy in a way that groupthinking leftists could never understand.
The so-called ‘civil war’ within Trump’s MAGA movement over H-1B visas isn’t really a war at all. It’s a testament to the process of political ideological debate where differing opinions are not just aired but are essential in shaping policy.
At the heart of this discussion are two sides: one advocating for an expansion of the H-1B visa program, supported by figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, and the other opposing it, concerned about the impact on American workers.
Elon Musk, a key player in this debate, has notably suggested changes to the visa program. He advocates for a system where companies pay more to hire foreign workers, ensuring that only exceptional talent benefits from the visa, thus protecting American jobs.
Interestingly, Donald Trump, who once criticized H-1B visas, has now shown support for reform, a move influenced by his own positive experiences with the program. This shift has not been without backlash, as many in his base feel this might prioritize business interests over the welfare of American workers.
However, this isn’t a sign of division but rather of a healthy political ecosystem. The debate exemplifies how politics should function – by bringing diverse viewpoints to the table, leading to a consensus or at least a compromise that serves America. That compromise seems to already be forming with Musk recommending raising minimum salaries and adding a yearly cost for companies to maintain H-1B, making it more expensive for them to hire foreign workers than American citizens. This theft of jobs from Americans has been the main sticking point for people like conservative commentator Steve Bannon.
Some on the left might see this internal conflict as a chance to exploit divisions, but what we’re witnessing is the opposite. It’s a process where through debate and discussion, a more coherent policy stance can emerge.
This internal dialogue within the MAGA movement shows that politics isn’t about maintaining a monolithic stance but about engaging in the messy, necessary work of governance through debate and eventual agreement. This ‘civil war’ over H-1B visas represents politics at its best – dynamic, contentious, but ultimately constructive.
Independent Journalism Is Dying
Ever since President Trump’s miraculous victory, we’ve heard an incessant drumbeat about how legacy media is dying. This is true. The people have awakened to the reality that they’re being lied to by the self-proclaimed “Arbiters of Truth” for the sake of political expediency, corporate self-protection, and globalist ambitions.
But even as independent journalism rises to fill the void left by legacy media, there is still a huge challenge. Those at the top of independent media like Joe Rogan, Dan Bongino, and Tucker Carlson are thriving and rightly so. They have earned their audience and the financial rewards that come from it. They’ve taken risks and worked hard to get to where they are.
For “the rest of us,” legacy media and their proxies are making it exceptionally difficult to survive, let alone thrive. They still have a stranglehold over the “fact checkers” who have a dramatic impact on readership and viewership. YouTube, Facebook, and Google still stifle us. The freer speech platforms like Rumble and 𝕏 can only reward so many of their popular content creators. For independent journalists on the outside looking in, our only recourse is to rely on affiliates and sponsors.
But even as it seems nearly impossible to make a living, there are blessings that should not be disregarded. By highlighting strong sponsors who share our America First worldview, we have been able to make lifelong connections and even a bit of revenue to help us along. This is why we enjoy symbiotic relationships with companies like MyPillow, Jase Medical, and Promised Grounds. We help them with our recommendations and they reward us with money when our audience buys from them.
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Independent media is the future. In many ways, that future is already here. While the phrase, “the more the merrier,” does not apply to this business because there are still some bad actors in the independent media field, there are many great ones that do not get nearly enough attention. We hope to change that one content creator at a time.
Thank you and God Bless,
JD Rucker
