Elon Musk vows to ‘go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme; Trump sides with him

Elon Musk defends H-1B visas, criticizes opponents, and receives support from President-elect Trump amid immigration debate.

Elon Musk has received support from President-elect Donald Trump on his stance on H-1B visas, a day after the tech billionaire vowed to "go to war" to defend the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US.

Mr. Musk, who along with Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has been tapped by Mr. Trump to lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), argued last week that foreign workers are needed for tech companies like Mr. Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla. 

Mr. Musk on Friday (December 27, 2024) blasted a user on X who used a video of Mr. Musk discussing SpaceX processes to go after the billionaire’s stance on the visa programme. 

"The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B," Mr. Musk wrote on X.

He also used a profane quote from Tom Cruise's character in the movie "Tropic Thunder" to attack his critics.

"Take a big step back and F--- YOURSELF in the face," Mr. Musk said.

Trump on Saturday ( December28, 2024) sided with Musk, saying he fully backs the programme opposed by some of his supporters.