President Donald Trump has introduced a bold new immigration initiative, and Democrats are already scrambling to stop it.
The Trump Gold Card Visa Program, revealed in a Friday executive order, creates a fast-track pathway to U.S. residency for wealthy investors who make a $1 million contribution to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Corporations can secure residency for foreign employees by contributing $2 million.
The Trump administration predicts the plan will generate over $100 billion, which will be used to cut taxes, fund growth projects, strengthen border security, and pay down America’s crippling national debt.
President Trump on Truth Social: “For far too long, millions of illegal aliens have poured into our country, overwhelming our broken immigration system. The Trump Gold Card will finally ensure the American people and taxpayers benefit from LEGAL immigration, while bringing in billions to strengthen our nation.”
How the Gold Card Works
Applicants must pass a rigorous Department of Homeland Security vetting process to qualify for the program.
- Individual Pathway:
$1 million contribution → expedited U.S. residency. - Corporate Pathway:
$2 million contribution → corporate residency sponsorship.
The Gold Card Visa will replace the outdated EB-1 and EB-2 visa categories, which previously granted green cards to those with extraordinary abilities or advanced degrees.
A “Trump Platinum Card” is also planned for launch.
- $5 million contribution
- Stay in the U.S. up to 270 days per year
- No U.S. taxes on foreign income.
- No pathway to citizenship — requires congressional approval.
The official TrumpCard.gov website has already opened a waitlist for applicants. Spots will be processed first-come, first-served.
Democrats Erupt in Outrage
Democrats immediately attacked the program, claiming it “rewards wealth” while “undermining America’s values.”
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) was first to pounce, warning that Trump’s initiative would “roll out the red carpet for Russian oligarchs and cartel bosses.”
Durbin on X: “President Trump’s $1,000,000 ‘Gold Card’ visa scheme is a sham. We need a fair immigration system that protects Americans, not one that sells out our values.”
The Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats mocked Trump online, comparing the Gold Card to his “gilded décor” and “lavish foreign trips,” calling it “pay-to-play politics at its worst.”
Left-wing activist Aaron Reichlin-Melnick went even further, claiming that any foreign national receiving a Gold Card could “have their residency revoked and face deportation under a future administration.”
America First vs. Open Borders
Supporters argue that the Gold Card program is a smart business move, ensuring that foreign nationals pay their fair share while Trump continues to crack down on illegal immigration.
This comes on the heels of several major Trump administration moves:
- Ending Temporary Protected Status for groups abusing the system.
- Imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, pressuring Big Tech to prioritize American workers first.
- Strengthening enforcement against illegal border crossings and drug cartels.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick: “This program finally brings fairness to our immigration system. It rewards legal pathways while protecting taxpayers and boosting our economy.”
Why This Fight Matters
The Gold Card Visa Program represents a major turning point in the immigration debate.
- Trump’s approach:
Create legal pathways that benefit taxpayers while ending incentives for illegal immigration. - Democrats’ approach:
Push open-border policies that critics say encourage chaos and weaken national security.
With legal challenges from Democrat-led states looming, this fight could set the stage for a landmark Supreme Court battle over America’s immigration future.
Bottom Line
President Trump’s Gold Card Visa Program isn’t just about immigration — it’s about rebuilding America’s economy, protecting our borders, and putting Americans first.
As Democrats rage and threaten lawsuits, Trump’s bold plan could reshape the system for generations — and finally bring an end to the illegal immigration crisis that has burdened hardworking American families for decades.