The pending members of President-elect Donald Trump's second-term cabinet have received an unexpected order - lock down social media, pending approval from the incoming White House counsel. With debates raging over migrant visas, the directive has landed amongst a whirlwind of Senate confirmation hearings, punctuating an already tempestuous transition period.

In a move shrouded in controversy, President-elect Trump has called for social media posts from his cabinet nominees to first receive approval from the future White House legal counsel, Mail Online reported.

Directive Issued Amid 'MAGA Civil War' over Visa Debate

Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, communicated the new social media policy, trumpeting the directive and fueling another wave of tension amid the ongoing debate over visas for skilled migrant workers. This volatile argument, described as a MAGA "civil war," persists in the background of this unexpected move.

Wiles emphasized that both the incoming administration and the transition team must refrain from speaking on behalf of the United States or the President-elect. However, the origins of this sudden censure on social media remain unclear.

Simultaneously, Trump's cabinet nominees are prepping for Senate confirmation hearings, on the docket for the new year's legislative agenda. What seems clear is the temperature of the political climate as these prospective appointees await impending judgment.

Elon Musk Defends Visa Program Amid Fracas

Earlier this week, Elon Musk, Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), championed the visa program for skilled international professionals.

This discourse birthed a surge of activity on social media platforms and scattered unrest among Trump supporters.

Democrats in the Senate displayed clear opposition to several of Trump's cabinet picks. However, post-2024 election, the upper house has a ruling Grand Old Party, necessitating only a simple majority for cabinet confirmations. As such, as long as party cohesion stands, Trump's executive team faces promising odds.

Among contentious nominations are Pete Hegseth for the Pentagon, Kash Patel for the FBI director, Healthcare frontrunner Robert Kennedy Jr., and National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard.

David Warrington, Trump's top campaign lawyer, believed to be the incoming White House counsel, will review the social media activity of these impacted appointees.

Trump's 'America First' Vision Sparks H-1B Visa Debate

The H-1B visa program, a passage for skilled immigrants for employment in the US for up to six years, is at the heart of the conflict.

Supported by Musk, this program provoked criticism from Trump's supporters who argue that it wrests job opportunities from US citizens and diverges from Trump's 'America First' ethos.

Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-head at DOGE, expressed concern over American culture's dependence on foreign workers. This echoes sentiments within Trump's faction, further agitating undercurrents of this ongoing debate.

The President-Elect, expressing faith in his personal attorney and anticipated counsel David Warrington, stated: "Dave has represented me well as my personal attorney and as General Counsel for my Presidential Campaign. He is an esteemed lawyer and a Conservative leader."

Amidst the tidal wave of decisions lying ahead, the question remains whether this media ban is a mere ripple or the calm before the storm.