President Donald Trump has launched the “Trump Card,” which promises wealthy foreign nationals a fast track to U.S. citizenship for a staggering $5 million.
Unveiled via a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, June 11, this proposed visa program has already attracted significant attention, igniting debates about its feasibility and future implications.
The announcement emphasized that the waiting list for this controversial “gold card” is now open. Trump declared, “Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up,” urging interested parties to register.
The Trump Card
The website, somewhat lacking in details, serves primarily as a conduit for names and geographical information of potential applicants, even inquiring whether users are signing up for themselves or someone else.
Curiously absent from the site, however, are specifics regarding the visa’s rollout or operational timeline, only hinting that “it is coming.”
Trump showcased a larger-than-life image of the so-called “Trump Card” during an onboard press briefing on Air Force One in April.
The card features the president’s photo and signature, an aspect of branding which harkens back to his business-savvy persona. However, skeptics argue that while the glamor of the card may catch attention, the logistics behind its execution remain hazy.
The “Gold Card” initiative isn’t entirely new, having been first announced by Trump back in February. He claimed the card would grant its holders privileges akin to those of green card holders, thereby granting them permanent residency in the U.S.
Speaking about the rationale behind creating such a program, Trump claimed it would motivate “wealthy people” to invest considerably in the country.
He asserted, “spending a lot of money, paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people” was the driving force behind its inception.
However, this claim raises fundamental questions regarding immigration policy tactics, particularly concerning the existing EB-5 visa program.
The Confusion Surrounding the Card
The previous program allows foreign nationals to gain green cards by investing between $800,000 and $1.05 million in U.S. businesses that create at least 10 full-time jobs for American citizens.
When pressed for a concrete timeline for the card’s launch, Trump suggested it could debut within weeks of its announcement.
Elon Musk recently tweeted about a “quiet trial” of the program. He claimed, “The government was doing a quiet trial to make sure the system works properly.”
Adding to the confusion, it was reported that some U.S. permanent residents and foreign visitors signing up for the Customs and Border Patrol’s “Global Entry” trusted traveler program were being asked about their potential applications for the “Trump Card Visa.” However, the official website makes no reference to these developments, leaving many to question the nature of this initiative and its future.
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