Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom is no stranger to controversy, but his recent Twitter posts praising President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on H-1B visas have raised eyebrows among conservatives.
To some, it looks like a calculated move to stir division within the MAGA movement, taking advantage of ongoing internal debates. Others see it as a transparent attempt to promote his own liberal immigration agenda while framing it as bipartisan cooperation. But perhaps it’s nothing more than naked mockery—a deliberate attempt to ridicule conservatives while feigning agreement.
Regardless of intent, Newsom’s words have added fuel to an already heated discussion about immigration and American jobs.
On Saturday, Newsom tweeted:
“Good to see Trump embrace Elon’s position. Hardworking immigrants should continue to be part of our great nation. 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 tweet included a screenshot of an article quoting Trump’s pro-H-1B visa comments, in which the President-elect said:
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To some, it looks like a calculated move to stir division within the MAGA movement, taking advantage of ongoing internal debates. Others see it as a transparent attempt to promote his own liberal immigration agenda while framing it as bipartisan cooperation. But perhaps it’s nothing more than naked mockery—a deliberate attempt to ridicule conservatives while feigning agreement.
Regardless of intent, Newsom’s words have added fuel to an already heated discussion about immigration and American jobs.
Newsom’s Comments and MAGA Backlash
On Saturday, Newsom tweeted:
“Good to see Trump embrace Elon’s position. Hardworking immigrants should continue to be part of our great nation. 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 tweet included a screenshot of an article quoting Trump’s pro-H-1B visa comments, in which the President-elect said:
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