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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Touting ‘Trump Cards,' president makes dubious claims, unveils weird new website
On Wednesday night, Donald Trump posted a curious item to his social media platform, referring users to a new website, A day later, the president elaborated on what the endeavor was all about in a follow-up missive: FOR FIVE MILLION $DOLLARS, THE TRUMP CARD IS COMING! More than fifteen thousand have signed up and joined the Waiting List since we opened the site last night! That's $75 Billion Dollars to help balance our Budget, and strengthen America. The opportunity to live in the Greatest Country, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, with the largest Economy in the World, is here. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. THE WAITING LIST IS NOW OPEN. To sign up, go to — If this sounded at all familiar, it's because this wasn't the first time the Republican had broached the subject. Nearly four months ago, the president unveiled plans for a visa program — at the time, it was billed as Trump's 'Gold Cards' — which he said would be similar to green cards, 'but at a higher level of sophistication.' He added that the point was to allow 'very high-level people' to enjoy a new route to American citizenship by giving the government $5 million. There are similar programs elsewhere — the International Monetary Fund refers to these as 'golden passport programs' — though all of this would be quite new to the United States. Bloomberg News' report on this noted that international law enforcement agencies have warned that programs like these 'facilitate criminal activity and are riddled with corruption,' adding: 'The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, has warned for years that golden visa programs expose the bloc to money laundering and security risks.' Trump nevertheless seemed quite excited about the possibility, telling reporters that, according to his math, the program could generate '$50 trillion.' Now, evidently, the White House is moving forward with this plan, unveiling a weird website featuring an image of a gold card emblazoned with Trump's face, the Statue of Liberty (the irony was no doubt lost on the officials who designed this) and the number 5,000,000. The site also made clear that what was described as Trump's 'Gold Cards' in February has been rebranded as 'Trump Cards.' The Washington Post reported, 'Scant details remain on the requirements and criteria necessary to be eligible for the cards, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said applicants will be 'deeply vetted.'' How reassuring. As for the 15,000 people who the president claimed have already 'signed up and joined the Waiting List,' resulting in '$75 Billion Dollars to help balance our Budget,' there's no shortage of questions about the relevant details. As USA Today reported, 'The fact that 15,000 people have signed up at does not automatically translate to $75 billion. The website only asks for basic information — it does not seek proof of financial wherewithal and involve any other form of vetting.' Indeed, it's possible that some of those who've signed up don't actually have $5 million, just as it's also possible that some of them come from countries included in the president's latest travel ban. As for whether any of this is legal, USA Today's report added: 'Trump has said that he is not seeking approval from Congress because he is not providing gold card buyers with citizenship — only a path to citizenship. The path to citizenship requirements for card buyers are unclear and White House officials have said more details will be provided soon.' Watch this space. This post updates our related earlier coverage. This article was originally published on
MTV Lebanon
2 days ago
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
12 Jun 2025 13:32 PM Trump unveils website for $5 million US residency visa
President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned $5 million US residency permit on Wednesday, saying the waiting list for the golden visa has opened on "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," Trump wrote in a social media post. Trump unveiled the first such visa aboard Air Force One in April, holding a golden prototype that bore his face and promising the special permit would probably be available "in less than two weeks." The visas are not available yet, but the website announced Wednesday allows interested parties to submit their name, desired visa and email address under a header that says "The Trump Card is Coming." Trump previously said the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce the US national deficit. The announcement comes as deportation raids are being ramped up across the country, prompting protests, and as Trump's administration faces ongoing lawsuits and accusations of rights violations over its anti-immigration blitz. Trump has said the new card would be a route to highly prized US citizenship. He said in February that his administration hoped to sell "maybe a million" of the cards and did not rule out that Russian oligarchs may be eligible.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Want a US visa? Trump's $5M Gold Card is live; Here's everything you need to know
Donald Trump has launched the $5 million Trump Card, a premium US residency visa targeting the ultra-wealthy. Announced on Truth Social and via the 'Gold Card' offers fast-track permanent residency for investors. Trump calls it a new path to 'the Greatest Country in the World.' Watch how to apply, what it offers, and why thousands are already signing up. Show more Show less
The South African
2 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Donald Trump unveils website for $5 million US residency 'golden visa'
President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned $5 million (R89 million) US residency permit on Wednesday, saying the waiting list for the golden visa has opened on '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,' Trump wrote in a social media post. Donald Trump unveiled the first such visa aboard Air Force One in April, holding a golden prototype that bore his face and promising the special permit would probably be available 'in less than two weeks.' The visas are not available yet, but the website announced on Wednesday allows interested parties to submit their name, desired visa and email address under a header that says 'The Trump Card is Coming.' Trump previously said the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce the US national deficit. The announcement comes as deportation raids are being ramped up across the country, prompting protests, and as Trump's administration faces ongoing lawsuits and accusations of rights violations over its anti-immigration blitz. Donald Trump has said the new card would be a route to highly prized US citizenship. He said in February that his administration hoped to sell 'maybe a million' of the cards and did not rule out that Russian oligarchs may be eligible. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Trump unveils website for $5 million U.S. residency visa
U.S. President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned $5 million U.S. residency permit on Wednesday, saying the waiting list for the golden visa has opened on "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," Trump wrote in a social media post. Trump unveiled the first such visa aboard Air Force One in April, holding a golden prototype that bore his face and promising the special permit would probably be available "in less than two weeks." The visas are not available yet, but the website announced Wednesday allows interested parties to submit their name, desired visa and email address under a header that says "The Trump Card is Coming." Trump previously said the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce the U.S. national deficit. The announcement comes as deportation raids are being ramped up across the country, prompting protests, and as Trump's administration faces ongoing lawsuits and accusations of rights violations over its anti-immigration blitz. Trump has said the new card would be a route to highly prized US citizenship. He said in February that his administration hoped to sell "maybe a million" of the cards and did not rule out that Russian oligarchs may be eligible.
