Tue Dec 24 14:28:53 UTC 2024: ## Trump’s AI Advisor Faces Far-Right Backlash Over Immigration Stance
**Washington D.C. –** Sriram Krishnan, the Indian-American AI Policy Advisor appointed to Donald Trump’s 2.0 administration, is facing criticism from far-right commentator Laura Loomer over his stance on immigration reform. Loomer, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), labeled Krishnan a “career leftist” and attacked his support for reforming the green card system, particularly the removal of country-specific caps. She argued that this would undermine Trump’s “America First” agenda and lead to American STEM students losing jobs to foreign workers.
Krishnan’s proposal focuses on eliminating per-country limits on green cards, addressing the lengthy wait times faced by applicants from nations with large numbers of skilled immigrants, such as India. He maintains that a merit-based system, prioritizing skilled workers, remains crucial.
This criticism has drawn a response from David Sacks, the President-elect’s nominee for “AI and Crypto Czar,” who defended Krishnan. Sacks clarified that Krishnan does not advocate for removing all green card caps, but rather the per-country limits, which he argues create inefficiencies. Sacks emphasized Krishnan’s support for a skills-based immigration system.
The debate highlights the tension between Trump’s “America First” approach to immigration and the need to attract and retain top global talent in fields like technology. The controversy underscores the challenges facing the incoming administration as it navigates immigration reform while balancing competing priorities.
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