Laura Loomer Sparks Controversy with Racist Tirade Against Indian Migrants and Tech Leaders

Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer has ignited a new wave of controversy, this time targeting tech moguls Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy over their support for highly skilled immigrants from India. Loomer, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has launched a racially charged social media campaign, calling Indian migrants “third world invaders” and claiming they have low IQs.

Her tirade has escalated into a broader feud with Trump-aligned tech entrepreneurs and raised questions about the priorities of the MAGA movement ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The controversy began after President-elect Trump appointed Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as a senior policy adviser for AI. Loomer responded with outrage, condemning Krishnan’s support for H-1B visas and immigration policies that bring skilled Indian workers to the U.S..

Describing Krishnan’s appointment as “deeply disturbing,” Loomer accused him and other tech leaders of undermining American workers by favoring foreign-born engineers.

“A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ will not produce the best engineers,” Ramaswamy remarked recently, defending the need for skilled immigrants in Silicon Valley. Musk echoed the sentiment, stating that the U.S. faces a dire shortage of “super talented and motivated engineers.”

Loomer’s response was blistering and filled with inflammatory rhetoric. She claimed, “The average IQ in India is 76,” and referred to Indian immigrants as “third-world invaders.”

Her comments have been widely condemned as racist, with critics pointing to her history of making bigoted remarks, including previous comments about Vice President Kamala Harris’s Indian heritage.

Despite the backlash, Loomer has found support among factions of the MAGA base, particularly from far-right extremists like Nick Fuentes’s followers, known as “groypers.”

This faction has aligned with Loomer’s calls to reject Trump-aligned tech entrepreneurs like Musk and Ramaswamy, whom they view as insufficiently loyal to the MAGA movement.

Much of Loomer’s ire has been directed at Musk, whom she accused of being a “stage 5 clinger” seeking influence within Trump’s inner circle.

Loomer criticized Musk’s role as co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Ramaswamy, questioning whether the committee would genuinely cut government spending or funnel resources into projects benefiting “tech billionaires.” Musk dismissed Loomer as a “troll” seeking attention, urging others to ignore her antics.

Krishnan’s past suggestion that green card caps for skilled immigrants be lifted added fuel to Loomer’s tirade. She accused him and others of prioritizing foreign talent over American STEM students.

After an Indian immigrant called her stance “fundamentally anti-American,” Loomer doubled down on her offensive remarks, tweeting: “Our country was built by white Europeans, not third-world invaders from India. White Europeans created the American Dream, not so it could be exploited by pro-open-border techies like you.”

David Sacks, Trump’s incoming AI and crypto czar, defended Krishnan, arguing that limited immigration for highly skilled workers remains a mainstream conservative stance. Loomer responded by falsely accusing Krishnan of donating to Kamala Harris’s campaign, confusing him with someone of the same name.

While Loomer has framed her opposition as a defense of American workers, her rhetoric underscores deep divisions within the Republican Party over immigration policy.

Traditional MAGA supporters, wary of foreign influence, increasingly view tech leaders like Musk and Ramaswamy as threats to their nationalist agenda. Conversely, many conservatives see skilled immigration as essential for U.S. competitiveness in the global tech industry.

The feud has also spilled into Loomer’s relationship with Trump’s team. She suggested that Musk is compromised by the Chinese government and criticized his influence in Trump’s transition efforts.

“Elon Musk, who is not MAGA and never has been, is a total drag on the Trump transition,” she tweeted. “He’s overstayed his welcome at Mar-a-Lago.”

Loomer’s escalating attacks have left some MAGA supporters questioning her role within the movement. On Christmas Eve, she tweeted: “Should MAGA stay home in 2026? I want @TeamTrump to let us know who is a priority: the MAGA base or an anti-Trump Democrat congressman who gets donations from tech bros.”

As the Republican Party prepares for the next election cycle, the conflict between Loomer and the tech elite highlights a broader struggle over the future direction of MAGA and its stance on immigration and innovation.

For now, Loomer’s racially charged campaign has exposed deep rifts within the movement, raising questions about how it will reconcile these divisions.