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Nikki Haley Rebukes Vivek Ramaswamy Over Remarks on
American Culture and Workforce

Los Angeles/Dec 27, 2024
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/A.Gary Singh

Former Governer of South Carolina Nikki Haley criticized her former GOP presidential primary rival Vivek Ramaswamy on Thursday following his claim that American culture is responsible for a decline in U.S.-born engineers.

Haley pushed back against Ramaswamy’s recent claims that American culture is to blame for the shortage of U.S.-born engineers, asserting, “There is nothing wrong with American workers or American culture. The drive for the American dream is clear at our borders every day. Our focus should be on investing in American talent, not sidelining it in favor of foreign workers.”

Ramaswamy, who is set to co-chair the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ alongside Elon Musk, argued that Silicon Valley often turns to foreign-born engineers because American culture has begun to celebrate mediocrity over excellence.
“A culture that prioritizes popularity symbols like the prom queen over academic champions like math olympiad winners cannot expect to lead in technological innovation,” Ramaswamy stated.

He further remarked, “This moment could be our Sputnik wake-up call. History shows we’ve overcome similar challenges before, and we can do it again. Trump’s presidency offers a chance to restore America’s focus on excellence.”

The clash between Haley and Ramaswamy mirrors their fiery exchanges during last year’s GOP presidential primary race. Notably, Haley called Ramaswamy “scum” during a debate after he referenced her daughter, while Ramaswamy accused Haley of being a “fascist” weeks later.

The ongoing debate reflects broader tensions within conservative circles. Silicon Valley leaders, including Musk and Ramaswamy, emphasize the importance of skilled immigration to sustain technological leadership, a stance that sometimes conflicts with traditional Republican priorities.

Musk weighed in on the discussion, saying, “My companies and I absolutely prefer hiring Americans—it’s far easier than navigating the visa system. However, the reality remains that there’s a shortage of highly talented engineers in the U.S.”
This debate underscores the ongoing challenge of balancing support for domestic workforce development with the reliance on international talent to drive innovation in America’s tech sector.

 

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