MAGA Civil War: 10 key takeaways

The MAGA movement, once united under Donald Trump’s fiery “America First” banner, is now locked in an internal battle that has exposed deep divisions over immigration, identity, and the future of the GOP. At the heart of this civil war is Trump’s recent endorsement of H-1B visas, a program he called “great” for attracting global talent—a move that sparked outrage among his nativist supporters while winning approval from Silicon Valley’s elite. As MAGA provocateur Laura Loomer targeted Indian-American tech advisor Sriram Krishnan, the backlash from figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy underscored the growing divide.