U.S. to Sell $5 Million Green Cards

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

In two weeks, President Trump plans to launch a new visa program to attract rich foreigners to America. The "gold card" sells for $5 million and offers a path to citizenship.

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Trump: "We're gonna be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We're gonna put a price on that card of about $5 million and that's going to give you green card privileges, plus. It's gonna be a route to citizenship, and wealthy people will be coming into our country."[image or embed]
-- Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) February 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM

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They're just trying to UP the caliber of immigrants these days. People who can give back.

#1 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-26 07:34 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

FTA
Asked by a reporter whether Russian oligarchs could apply for "gold cards," Trump said " seemingly tongue-in-cheek " "Yeah, possibly. Hey, I know some Russian oligarchs that are very nice people."

He knows he doesn't even need to hide his agenda, his followers are that purposefully ignorant.

#2 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-02-26 07:36 AM | Reply

Trump:

"Hey, I know some Russian oligarchs that are very nice people ... . it's possible they could obtain one ... . They are not as wealthy as they used to be; I think they can afford $5 million."

#3 | Posted by anton at 2025-02-26 07:36 AM | Reply

Anyone that can afford to live here is already here. Why would they need a Trump Golden Green Card? It's just another gimmick from the king of gimmicks.

#4 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2025-02-26 07:45 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Sure. Russian oligarchs give so much back to Russian society. What humanitarians they are! I'll bet you think Haitians are still "eating the dogs" don't you?

#5 | Posted by anton at 2025-02-26 07:48 AM | Reply

They're just trying to UP the caliber of immigrants these days.

#1 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Who let you in?

#6 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-26 07:57 AM | Reply

#1 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Who let you in?

#6 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-26 07:57 AM | Reply | Flag:

Your MOM.

#7 | Posted by fortfisher at 2025-02-26 08:00 AM | Reply | Funny: 3

#7 | Posted by fortfisher

How many years have been waiting to pull that one?

I guess now you can shed your carapace, crawl under a rock, and die.

#8 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-26 08:18 AM | Reply

#7 | Posted by fortfisher

#1 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Both of you racists know that the time is coming when you will be required to carry papers and show them on demand.

And both of you know that if your papers don't look right to some functionary, or if YOU don't look right to some functionary

That you will be detained?

Arrested?

Think that you'll always pass for white people?

#9 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-26 08:23 AM | Reply

They're just trying to UP the caliber of immigrants these days. People who can give back.

#1 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Sure, rich foreigners are doing great things for the US these days. Just look at DC.

I'd rather have young, highly educated foreigners, or hardworking middle-class wannabes who just want to live a life free of violence and oppression, although for the time being they may not have made the best choice of location.

#10 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-02-26 08:24 AM | Reply

Your MOM.

#7 | Posted by fortfisher at 2025-02-26 08:00 AM |

Last post before heading off to 7th grade?

#11 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-02-26 08:25 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

#10 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-02-26 08:24 AM | Reply | Flag:

People who are broke do not invest in anything.

#12 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-26 08:25 AM | Reply

#10 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-02-26 08:24 AM | Reply | Flag:

All that Biden let in was the scum of the earth and you didn't complain so STFU.

#13 | Posted by fortfisher at 2025-02-26 08:28 AM | Reply

#12 Who do you think actually constructs the big, shiny buildings that Trump pretends he owns? Trump couldn't even read the instructions on a box of nails.

#14 | Posted by anton at 2025-02-26 08:29 AM | Reply

All that Biden let in was the scum of the earth

#13 | Posted by fortfisher

Is this where I say "Yo momma!"?

You did actually have a mother?

#15 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-26 08:34 AM | Reply

People who are broke do not invest in anything.

#12 | Posted by lfthndthrd

Well, there was that Brown family that subsisted on rice and beans for several years while many of them worked more than one job, saved their pennies, and bought a new home.

I knew them. They were friends of mine.

You people aren't fit to shine their shoes.

#16 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-26 08:37 AM | Reply

#13
You're late for school.

#17 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-02-26 08:37 AM | Reply

You're late for school.

#17 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis

When you're home-schooled, you're never late.

#18 | Posted by Zed at 2025-02-26 08:43 AM | Reply

People who are broke do not invest in anything.

#12 | Posted by lfthndthrds

People who are been broke have motivations to earn to invest. How much money did your forebears have when they arrived here?

And people who come in rich are more likely to continue looting the system.

Trump will probably market Gold Cards minted with Fort Knox gold, and no MAGAt will say boo.

#19 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-02-26 08:56 AM | Reply

All that Biden let in was the scum of the earth and you didn't complain so STFU.

#13 | Posted by fortfisher

You got the data on that, other than Gracie's crime reports?

How many immigrants came in who committed no crimes but contributed plenty to the economy of their own household, not to mention repatriating money to their home country?

Are you doing even the first of those? Maybe mowing lawns? Taking out the trash when your big brother won't do it?

#20 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-02-26 08:59 AM | Reply

People who are been broke have motivations to earn to invest
#19 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2025-02-26 08:56 AM

I'm not arguing that. But they still don't have money to invest. I never said bright minds shouldn't have a shot at coming here and finding a path to citizenship.

What Trumps doing is not new, Other countries have done the same thing and I don't have a problem with it. In fact, I'm not against anyone applying for citizenship "legally" and coming here, if we have a need for their labor/talents.

#21 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-26 09:03 AM | Reply

Donald Trump was born rich or he'd be on SNAP and Medicaid and his mail order bride would still be in Slovenia and her anchor baby wouldn't exist. And he definitely wouldn't be investing in anything.

#22 | Posted by anton at 2025-02-26 09:21 AM | Reply

#20
You confuse immigrants and ILLEGAL ALIENS.

#23 | Posted by fortfisher at 2025-02-26 09:27 AM | Reply

Shouldn't we let the "hot" ones in too?

I mean if we are gonna discriminate we should discriminate properly.

And what about the smart ones? Shouldn't be test them to see if they are smart enough?

What about religion? Shouldn't we test them for the correct religion? I mean come on! We all know there's really one true religion.

Zoroastrianism.

#24 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-26 09:31 AM | Reply

citizenship for the wealthy has been established for many years.

#25 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 09:37 AM | Reply

America has always been a pay to play country.

Ass grass or gas. Nobody rides for free.

The more money you have the easier it is to jump the line. It's never been about diversity equality and inclusion here though we half heartedly tried.

America is a country of wealthy white men, by wealthy white men, for wealthy white men. That's why wealthy white men hate DEI.

Now we are just going to be blatantly condescending maga trolls about it.

Yay us!

#26 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-26 09:48 AM | Reply

America is a country of wealthy white men, by wealthy white men, for wealthy white men. That's why wealthy white men hate DEI.

There are more POC millionaires than Whites. Rich Chinese millionaires that want to leave China; look at Vancouver CA. Getting into the US is a dream for about 6 Million Chinese millionaires.

Having a $5M entry fee is a good way to get them to come to the US.

Why do you hate it when a POC can actually contribute?

#27 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-02-26 09:55 AM | Reply

-America is a country of wealthy white men, by wealthy white men, for wealthy white men

You have to ask yourself who would take advantage of this........

1. has $5 million
2. very much wants to come here because where they are isn't so good

I would say when you add those 2 together you get a lot of POC who will be taking advantage of this.

#28 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 09:59 AM | Reply

"You have to ask yourself who would take advantage of this........"

If you are not a wealthy white man but you are wealthy there thousands of better places to be right than in America now.

And it's not really all that safe for wealthy white men here now. Apparently.

Just ask the former CEO of United Healthcare. He's very white and very wealthy. But unfortunately he is also very dead. Shot dead by an another American with one of our 400 million easy to get guns.

#29 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-26 10:07 AM | Reply

-If you are not a wealthy white man but you are wealthy there thousands of better places to be right than in America now.

can you explain that?

Are you saying that it's more dangerous for a wealthy white man to live outside the US...

Or that it's more dangerous for a wealthy POC to live inside the US.

And dangerous how?

A POC can own assets here in the USA with little fear of it being taken by a rouge or renegade govt faction.

But there are "thousands" of better places for a POC to live than in the US?

start naming them.

#30 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:12 AM | Reply

They're just trying to UP the caliber of immigrants these days. People who can give back.

#1 | Posted by lfthndthrds

LOL of course you'd believe this.

Because you're a f(*&ing idiot.

Anybody who can afford this either a) doesn't want or need to come here or b) wouldn't run into issues getting legal status consistently to remain here until they get a green card.

#31 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-26 10:13 AM | Reply

Anybody who can afford this has had this opportunity for some time.

#32 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:15 AM | Reply

People who are broke do not invest in anything.

#12 | Posted by lfthndthrds

LOL this stupid s(*&bag things "InVeStMENtZ!!" is the be all, end all.

The illegal working the line in a restaurant anywhere provides more value to this society than s*&^heaps like you, dumbf(*&, investment or not.

#33 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-26 10:16 AM | Reply

All that Biden let in was the scum of the earth and you didn't complain so STFU.

#13 | Posted by fortfisher

When did you cross?

#34 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-26 10:17 AM | Reply

"They're just trying to UP the caliber of immigrants these days. People who can give back."

That's not how being rich works.

You're think you're rich, right? What have you given back?

#35 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 10:18 AM | Reply

Well, there was that Brown family that subsisted on rice and beans for several years while many of them worked more than one job, saved their pennies, and bought a new home.

I knew them. They were friends of mine.

You people aren't fit to shine their shoes.

#16 | Posted by Zed

It's funny how once you dig a little, you find that those who never stop chirping about the "American Dream" don't actually know what it is.

Also, why that drive fades by two to three generations after those who emigrated.

#36 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-26 10:19 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Damn LFT, did you realize how much your comments hit home with some here?

broke....check
give back....check
invest....check

#37 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:20 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"They're just trying to UP the caliber of immigrants these days"

I guess that's why Trump isn't deporting as many people as Biden.

Trump is letting the high caliber illegal immigrants stick around.

"U.S. President Donald Trump deported 37,660 people during his first month in office, previously unpublished U.S. Department of Homeland Security data show, far less than the monthly average of 57,000 removals and returns in the last full year of Joe Biden's administration." www.reuters.com

#38 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 10:21 AM | Reply

Anybody who can afford this has had this opportunity for some time.

#32 | Posted by eberly

Is there an existing program to pay and jump the line? Or are you simply referring to money greases all skids?

I know there are programs for professionals where if you're in a certain % of your field and can pass some test, you get an instagreen card and admission. I've met a few doctors who have come to the US on that sort of process.

#39 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-26 10:23 AM | Reply

"People who are broke do not invest in anything."

Investing doesn't give back to America. Investing gives money to your future self.

#40 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 10:24 AM | Reply

Damn LFT, did you realize how much your comments hit home with some here?

broke....check
give back....check
invest....check

#37 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:20 AM | Reply | Flag

Interesting, isn't it.

#41 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-26 10:24 AM | Reply

broke....check
give back....check
invest....check

#37 | Posted by eberly

Pointing out that there's more value in people than excess cash to invest isn't that at all.

In fact, that's sort of core to the whole MAGA whine about trades folks being neglected and undervalued. How much investing do you think an electrician's apprentice does?

#42 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-26 10:25 AM | Reply

Interesting, isn't it.

#41 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Sure, if you're a f*&^ing returd.

#43 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-26 10:26 AM | Reply

-Pointing out that there's more value in people than excess cash to invest isn't that at all.

But it's more than that.

You're insulted. If it was mere "pointing out..." then you're completely right and I agree.

But the insults from the insulted.....tells me something as well.

#44 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:28 AM | Reply

#42
You should be hopeing a Trump Gold ard immigrant starts a trucking company = more customers at the Flying J.

#45 | Posted by fortfisher at 2025-02-26 10:30 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Typically, this is a thing smaller, poorer countries do.
About the only country roughly comparable to the Untied States doing this is Austria.

18 Countries with Golden Passports 2025
Antigua and Barbuda
Austria
Dominica
Grenada
Jordan
Malta
Moldova
North Macedonia
St Kitts and Nevis
Turkey
Vanuatu
Cyprus
Greece
Portugal
Spain
Latvia
Hungary
Serbia
www.globalcitizensolutions.com

#46 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 10:34 AM | Reply

Sure, if you're a f*&^ing returd.

#43 | Posted by jpw at 2025-02-26 10:26 AM | Reply | Flag:

More from the comedy pinata.

You just argued that "no one wanted or needed this opportunity"

#47 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-26 10:34 AM | Reply

But the insults from the insulted.....tells me something as well.

#44 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:28 AM | Reply | Flag:

These same people just went from cheering for immigration to hating it. The only difference is money.

#48 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-26 10:36 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Anyone that can afford to live here is already here. Why would they need a Trump Golden Green Card?"

Much shorter wait time, faster track to citizenship, could sponsor their spouse or children to come right away.

#49 | Posted by sentinel at 2025-02-26 10:37 AM | Reply

-Is there an existing program to pay and jump the line?

There has to be

#50 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:38 AM | Reply

^Right!
because now the fact we are a completely corrupt oligarchy is out in the open.

#51 | Posted by e1g1 at 2025-02-26 10:40 AM | Reply

"These same people just went from cheering for immigration to hating it."

Some people draw a big distinction between legal and illegal immigrants too.
One is a welcome guest, the other is an invader who is going to rape our white women.

#52 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 10:40 AM | Reply

I guess that's why Trump isn't deporting as many people as Biden.

Promises made. Promises not kept.

Has he opened that giant faucet yet? "Rescued" the stranded Astronauts?

LOL.

#53 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-02-26 10:40 AM | Reply

So, where does the $5M go?
"Pay down the deficit" *wink wink*

No doubt these wealthy new citizens will be "paying a lot of taxes" (just like the current wealthy citizens are doing now LOL!).

How is this an improvement over the EB-5 program? Oh, right, it's direct $$$ and not an allocated investment. So much easier to "transfer" $$$ to some "worthy cause".

Hey, how about letting current citizens, who want to leave the USA, sell their citizenship for $5M? Sounds like it would be a win-win that would cut out the middle man!

#54 | Posted by TrueBlue at 2025-02-26 10:41 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

These same people just went from cheering for immigration to hating it. The only difference is money.
#48 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-26 10:36

You know better, you disingenuous cretin. You just want to desperately defend the obvious corruption.

#55 | Posted by e1g1 at 2025-02-26 10:41 AM | Reply

"Are you saying that it's more dangerous for a wealthy white man to live outside the US..."

I am saying that if current administration continues down the path that it is on then America might not be a very safe place for wealthy white men in America to hang out in very soon.

And if you can't understand that there are thousands of beautiful places for the wealthy to live in the world then I am not explaining that simple fact to you. Try Google.

#56 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-26 10:42 AM | Reply

Trump: Wealthy new citizens will be paying a lot of taxes.

Also Trump: We must cuts for the wealthy.

Republicans: This man is a genius.

#57 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 10:43 AM | Reply

-So, where does the $5M go?

Word on the street is, Elons using it to formulate an AI algorithm so he can win at the horse races.

#58 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-02-26 10:43 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

-These same people just went from cheering for immigration to hating it

Let's face it. This is a political wedge issue and nothing more to most people.

In reality, it's a huge systemic problem that can't be solved and the truth has to be suppressed and acknowledged in private.

We need immigrants...we need many of them.

but we can't admit it. Instead we make them out to be criminals

And then we make everyone else a villain as well.

employers
law enforcement
local government (and the corrupt local chamber of commerce...LOL)
school system
universities
landlords
etc.....

all for political gain.....

#59 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:45 AM | Reply

Oh...so it's just another version of your pity party. You have no actual facts or data to discuss.

carry on........

#60 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:47 AM | Reply

Hey, how about letting current citizens, who want to leave the USA, sell their citizenship for $5M? Sounds like it would be a win-win that would cut out the middle man!

#54 | POSTED BY TRUEBLUE

How can I put this simply so Beverly can understand it?

If I was a billionaire I would not be in America right now.

Who in their right mind would want to deal with this mess? Only a crazy person with a chainsaw high on ketamine obviously.

I'd be gone from this madhouse for at least 4 Years. You would have to pay me $5 million to even visit here during the next 4 years.

#61 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-26 10:51 AM | Reply

"but we can't admit it. Instead we make them out to be criminals"

So Trumpy lied to America?

That's Shocking News Beverly.

#62 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-26 10:53 AM | Reply

"And the corrupt local chamber of commerce...LOL"

Awwww, isn't that cute?

Eberly pretends the CoC members aren't the sheriff's largest re-election campaign donors.

Easier to stick your head in the ground rather than admit the truth you know, I guess.

#63 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-02-26 10:53 AM | Reply

-If I was a billionaire I would not be in America right now.

add that to the list of reasons why you'll never be rich.

#64 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:55 AM | Reply

-Eberly pretends the CoC members aren't the sheriff's largest re-election campaign donors.

my clients are the largest employers of illegal immigrants in this state (with 2 exceptions)

they aren't worried about who gets elected sheriff.

but you keep on with your conspiracy theories, buffaloforth

#65 | Posted by eberly at 2025-02-26 10:57 AM | Reply

This goes right along with the Statue of Liberty quote, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe for $5M."

#66 | Posted by MBlue at 2025-02-26 10:58 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

add that to the list of reasons why you'll never be rich.
#64 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Oh noes! I will never be "rich"!

That is rich.

lol

#67 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-26 11:01 AM | Reply

"When asked if wealthy Russians could qualify, Trump replied, "Possibly. I know some Russian oligarchs who are very nice people."
...
There doesn't seem to be a clear cap on the programme, with Trump suggesting the government could sell 10 million visas to help reduce the national deficit.
...
Generally, golden visa programmes are controversial because they can attract individuals seeking to use them for money laundering or fraud, and they can also drive up housing costs in major cities.

Emphasis added.
www.aljazeera.com

#68 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 11:01 AM | Reply

"my clients are the largest employers of illegal immigrants in this state (with 2 exceptions)"

To report employers who hire illegal immigrants, you can contact the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by calling 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) or filling out the ICE online tip form and providing as much information about the company as possible. You may choose to report anonymously if you prefer.

#69 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 11:04 AM | Reply

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe for $5M."

That's so MAGA!

Once republicans hear about that idea they will introduce a bill to replace the Statue of Liberty with a golden statue of Trumpy with that on the plaque.

#70 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-02-26 11:06 AM | Reply

"We need immigrants...we need many of them."

Republican policy is to make up that shortfall with unwanted pregnancies.

#71 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-02-26 11:18 AM | Reply

"-If I was a billionaire I would not be in America right now."

First-who cares about the gold card. If you have five million to spend on legal residency, you probably meet all the requirements for legal residency anyways. This is just a way to get money from those people. So again, who cares. It's not like they are going to be a burden on society.

#72 | Posted by madbomber at 2025-02-26 11:27 AM | Reply

Put on your Sunglasses

#73 | Posted by ExpectingReign at 2025-02-26 11:35 AM | Reply