Trump shocks MAGA by backing Elon Musk in 'civil war' over controversial immigration policy

Donald Trump shocked MAGA faithful by siding with Elon Musk and other tech titans after a fierce debate over immigration visas sent his supporters into a meltdown.

Musk this week threatened to 'go to war' with MAGA republicans after he defended visas for skilled foreigners over American-born employees.

The Tesla founder and billionaire, who was recruited by Trump to co-lead his new Department of Government Efficiency, has expressed his support for the H-1B visa, which allows highly educated immigrants to work in the US for up to six years. 

On Saturday, the president-elect praised the use of visas to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S. The topic has become a flashpoint within his conservative base.

'I´ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor of the visas. That´s why we have them,' Trump told the New York Post.

In fact, Trump has in the past criticized the H-1B visas, calling them 'very bad' and 'unfair' for U.S. workers.