Nikki Haley criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's claims about American workers and H-1B visas, amid rising tensions in the GOP. Ramaswamy’s comments on American work culture prompted backlash, highlighting a divide among conservatives regarding immigration policies. Incoming Trump advisers, including Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, advocate for high-skilled immigration, stressing the need for top talent, fuelling conflict with hardliners who oppose such views. The debate intensified following Trump’s appointment of Sriram Krishnan and responses regarding the H-1B program, revealing fractures in the Republican coalition as the new administration approaches.