"Trump Unveils $1m 'Gold Card' Visa for Elite Immigrants"

Donald Trump Launches $1 Million 'Gold Card' Immigration Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown In a move that has sparked controversy and raised questions about the country's immigration policies, former US President Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1 million. The Trump Gold Card, which was first announced earlier this year, is a US visa awarded to those who can demonstrate they will provide a "substantial benefit" to the country, according to the scheme's official website. The card will give buyers a "direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people," Trump said on social media on Wednesday. "Our Great American Companies can finally keep their invaluable Talent," he added. The visa program is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to attract high-skilled workers and entrepreneurs to the US, despite intensifying its immigration crackdown, including raising work visa fees and deporting undocumented immigrants. According to the scheme's official website, the Trump Gold Card is designed to attract individuals who can contribute significantly to the US economy. The visa program is open to foreigners who can demonstrate they have the financial means to invest in the US economy and create jobs. In exchange, they will be granted a fast-tracked path to citizenship. The move has been met with criticism from immigration advocates, who argue that the program is a form of "buying citizenship" and undermines the country's immigration laws. "This is a clear example of the Trump administration's priorities: catering to the wealthy and powerful at the expense of the most vulnerable members of society," said a spokesperson for the American Civil Liberties Union. The Trump Gold Card program is the latest development in the ongoing debate over US immigration policies. The program is set to be rolled out in the coming weeks, with the first batch of applicants expected to be processed in the next few months. The exact details of the program, including the application process and eligibility criteria, are still unclear. As the US continues to grapple with its immigration policies, the Trump Gold Card program has raised questions about the country's commitment to merit-based immigration and the role of wealth in determining who gets to stay in the US. The program's success will depend on how many applicants are able to meet the strict eligibility criteria and how the program is received by the US public. In a statement, Trump's spokesperson said that the program is designed to attract the "best and brightest" from around the world and to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. "We believe that this program will be a huge success and will help to make America great again," the spokesperson said. The Trump Gold Card program is set to be a major test of the US immigration system and its ability to balance the needs of the economy with the rights and dignity of immigrants. As the program rolls out, it remains to be seen how it will be received by the US public and how it will shape the country's immigration policies in the years to come.