Elon Musk tries to mend MAGA rift over immigration debate, labels H1-B system ‘broken’ and offers a ‘fix’

Elon Musk has reignited the debate over the H1-B visa system, calling it “broken” and proposing reforms to address its misuse. His suggestions include raising salary thresholds and adding annual costs for employers. President-elect Donald Trump backed Musk’s views, deepening divisions within the MAGA base, where hardliners argue against the programme's exploitation. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defended the visa's importance in attracting top talent, while critics raised concerns about its impact on domestic workers and its potential for abuse.