Elon Musk appears to be winning, since Trump seemed to publicly back him over the benefits of the H-1B program. And as the owner of one of the world’s most influential social media platforms, who also has a direct line to president-elect’s ear, Musk is undoubtedly more powerful than the vast majority of Trump’s other MAGA backers.

The world’s richest man is begging users on his social media site to be a little nicer as the MAGA infighting over immigration continues.

Donald Trump has backed Elon Musk in supporting visas for skilled migrants. The president-elect waded into a row that has split the Republican party by defending H1B visas, which permit highly-educated foreigners to work in the US for up to six years.

Social media users are mocking Elon Musk after the billionaire asked users post more "positive, beautiful or informative" content on X, the platform he owns.