MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters, another name for Trump followers, have also criticised Krishnan’s nomination, with activist Laura Loomer accusing him of betraying the “America First” agenda.

Sriram Krishnan has become a MAGA lightning rod since President-elect Trump named him as a senior advisor on artificial intelligence, due to both anti-Indian racism and Krishnan's pro-immigration views.

Sriram Krishnan, a tech veteran with experience at Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook, has been appointed as Senior Policy Advisor for AI at the White House to shape AI policies and strengthen

Sriram Krishnan, a Chennai-born tech expert, has been appointed as Senior Policy Adviser for Artificial Intelligence at the White House. His significant career includes roles at Microsoft, Facebook, Snap,

Trump’s new senior AI policy advisor Sriram Krishnan’s appointment has reignited the debate around skilled immigration.