California Governor Gavin Newsom stirs MAGA chaos with support for Trump’s pro-immigration stance | World News – Times of India

California Governor Gavin Newsom has set social media ablaze after voicing support for President-elect Donald Trump’s softened stance on H-1B visas, aligning himself with DOGE co-head Elon Musk. Newsom’s unexpected endorsement has left MAGA supporters in turmoil, with some accusing him of attempting to fracture the Republican base.
Newsom’s post on X (formerly Twitter) featured a screenshot of an article with the headline: “Trump supports immigration visas backed by Musk: ‘I have many H-1B visas on my properties.’” Alongside it, the Democratic governor wrote, “Good to see Trump embrace Elon’s position. Hardworking immigrants should continue to be part of our great nation.”
He elaborated, “From Silicon Valley to the Central Valley, we are better off when we have competition and top talent – from farmworkers, construction workers, CEOs, and beyond.”

The reaction from MAGA supporters was swift and furious. Some claimed the movement was unraveling, with one commenter writing, “The most radical Democrats are now shilling for Trump. MAGA has been cooked for some time, but now it’s burnt to a crisp.”
Others accused Newsom of exploiting the ongoing civil war within the MAGA ranks, urging supporters not to fall for his tactics. “This piece of [expletive] is just trying to stir up some [expletive]. Don’t fall for it,” one user cautioned.

A new rift in the MAGA base
The controversy follows a broader debate within Trump’s inner circle, fueled by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s advocacy for immigration visas. Musk recently liked a post suggesting Americans lack the skills for tech roles, while Ramaswamy called out “mediocrity” in American culture.
Newsom doubled down on his pro-immigration stance, posting hours earlier, “@ElonMusk is right when he said: ‘you need to recruit top talent wherever they may be.’” He added, “The same principle should apply to supporting our farmworkers, construction, and trades workers who build and feed our country. Top talent is top talent.”
As MAGA supporters debate their movement’s future, Newsom’s comments have exposed deep divisions, raising questions about Trump’s evolving positions and the ideological fault lines in American politics.