Almost 70,000 people sign up for Trump's new Gold Card; and it's not even available yet
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Nearly 70,000 individuals have signed up for a new US residency programme called the "Trump Card", which requires a $5 million investment to gain legal residency. The scheme is being spearheaded by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who launched a dedicated portal — trumpcard.gov — for registration. The card displays President Donald Trump’s face and signature, alongside symbols like the Statue of Liberty and the American flag.
According to Lutnick, the card will be made of gold. “It will be beautiful,” he told the Financial Times. “Donald Trump appreciates these kinds of things. He cares about how it looks. He cares about how it feels. I mean, he deeply cares about that and thinks if you’re going to buy and make this investment in America, we should give you something that is beautiful.”
The proposal originated from billionaire and Trump donor John Paulson. Lutnick claims the Trump Card is aimed at attracting business leaders and organisations who want to secure US residency for themselves or employees. The programme is also being promoted as a revenue-generating initiative to reduce the US’s $36 trillion debt.
Currently, the US EB-5 visa programme allows foreign nationals to obtain permanent residency through investments of up to $1.8 million. Approximately 14,000 EB-5 visas were issued last year, according to Invest In the USA, an industry group. Lutnick is advocating for the Trump Card to replace EB-5 and aims to scale the programme rapidly.
The Commerce Department is planning to issue tens of thousands of Trump Cards in the coming months. Lutnick has suggested that issuing 200,000 visas could generate $1 trillion for the US Treasury.
Lutnick also accompanied President Trump to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE in May, promoting the visa to foreign dignitaries. “Whenever I meet with international executives, I always go through it with them and sell it to them,” he said. “I can’t help myself.”
However, several elements of the programme remain undecided. These include the structure of the tax system for cardholders and eligibility restrictions for citizens from certain countries. Vetting responsibilities are expected to be shared between the departments of homeland security, state, and commerce. Travel bans are already in place for several countries and more could be added.
Trump launched the official website for his proposed "$5 million Trump Card" last week. The portal, TrumpCard.gov, is accepting sign-ups for a waitlist, although the visa itself is not yet available.
Announcing the launch on Truth Social, Trump posted, "Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World."
How to apply
- Visit https://trumpcard.gov
- Submit your name, country/region, and other personal details
- Join the official waiting list
- Applicants can apply as individuals or on behalf of businesses. You may include yourself, your spouse, and others. Businesses may apply for groups of 10 or more individuals.
Referred to interchangeably as the "Trump Card" and the "Gold Card," the initiative promises permanent residency in the United States for a one-time $5 million payment to the US government. While the programme does not offer citizenship, Trump has indicated it would lead toward that path. He claimed it would attract job creators and contribute to reducing the national deficit.
First unveiled in April aboard Air Force One with a gold prototype featuring Trump’s image, the card is being presented as a premium alternative to the Green Card. Trump described it as “somewhat like a Green Card, but at a higher level of sophistication.”
The website features the message “The Trump Card is Coming” and invites individuals and businesses to register interest by submitting their name, email, and visa category. Group applications of 10 or more are permitted for businesses. Applicants may also include spouses and others in their submissions.
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That's a lot of money!
We don't deserve him!
Thats for sure. We deserve a lot better.
We saw what you had: Senile proxy's, Marxists and racists.
Oh much worse than that, socialists!
Trump is the right person coming along at the right time. He's starting to turn this country around and pointing it in the right direction.
We could have had Kamala Harris to guide us through these troublesome times. Thankfully, the American voters saw through the insanity of electing her and getting a fourth term of Obama.
Now we have Putin's second term.
That would be a good thing...
That's old, now you need to add the felony convictions and inciting an attempted insurrection to keep himself in power.
Some may enjoy having their heads stuffed up Donald Trump's ass, but I do not believe that is the right direction for our country.
All true.
"There's a sucker born every minute...."
Another attempt to circumvent Congress?
Another ego boost. That's all the Emperor really cares about isn't it?
Like this...?
"All I need is a pen and a phone"
Wielding A Pen And A Phone, Obama Goes It Alone : NPR
Pretty sure Obama isn't president anymore and as I recall, he, "went it alone" because our retarded republican congress told him they wouldn't help him.
Besides, like trump said, presidents can do anything they want.
Yes, he was voted out of his third term last November.
"he, "went it alone" because our retarded republican congress told him they wouldn't help him. "
Can you quote where a democrat has said they would help Trump?
"Besides, like trump said, presidents can do anything they want. "
Yes, Obama believed the same as evidenced by the quote I provided.
Presidents can only serve two terms.
So then what's the problem?
You should seek help for your ODS.
Legally, yes, but when you have a demented old fool "running" the country, you need someone to step in and take the reins behind the scenes.
"You should seek help for your ODS. "
You lose your TDS first.
Trump IS the POTUS... Obama? Not so much. LOL
Would LOVE to see your proof...
Deflection. Make an argument if you have one.
"Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World." DJT
Never one to exaggerate ... @!@