President Donald Trump promised to put America First, and his latest policy initiative—the Trump Gold Card visa program—is poised to deliver on that promise in a big, bold way. In a matter of weeks, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, foreign nationals will be able to purchase a “Gold Card” visa for $5 million, granting a streamlined pathway to American citizenship for those who can significantly contribute to our economy and society.
Speaking at Axios’ “Building the Future” event, Secretary Lutnick revealed that the official website, trumpcard.gov, will soon open for registrations. He emphasized that this groundbreaking initiative could not only attract highly successful individuals from around the globe but also generate immense revenue for our nation. At a recent event overseas, Lutnick described how eager potential applicants already are to join the program, saying, “Basically everyone I meet who’s not an American is going to want to buy the card if they have the fiscal capacity.”
And who could blame them? America remains the greatest country on earth, and under President Trump’s leadership, we’re finally treating citizenship as the tremendous privilege it is. Gone are the days when citizenship was handed out freely or stolen by those illegally crossing our borders. This Gold Card visa program marks a clear shift toward merit-based immigration, ensuring that individuals who gain American citizenship are those who bring skills, jobs, and investment with them.
Notably, Lutnick remarked on the program’s potential economic impact: “If 200,000 people purchase the Gold Card for $5 million, that’s $1 trillion.” That’s one trillion dollars pumped directly into America’s economy, helping to pay off our crippling national debt—much of which accumulated under the reckless spending habits of Biden and his allies.
Critics will undoubtedly raise concerns about security and fraud, but Secretary Lutnick has made clear that each applicant will undergo thorough vetting. In a February interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Lutnick assured Americans that “these are vetted people…great global citizens who are going to bring entrepreneurial spirit, capacity, and growth to America.”
Unlike the chaotic open-border fiasco of the Biden era, the Trump administration is applying common-sense business principles. If we already issue hundreds of thousands of visas annually for free, why wouldn’t we leverage that demand to attract the world’s best and brightest who can afford to invest in America’s future?
Of course, some on the Left will cry foul, calling this policy elitist or discriminatory. But what’s truly discriminatory is the Biden-style immigration policy that punished legal immigrants and rewarded illegal crossings. President Trump’s Gold Card visa program restores fairness, rewarding those who follow the rules, contribute significantly, and share our core American values.
This innovative proposal also directly addresses national security concerns by ensuring each applicant is meticulously scrutinized before setting foot on U.S. soil. As Lutnick put it succinctly, these applicants will be “great people who are going to come and bring businesses and opportunity to America.” It is a far cry from the reckless immigration policies of the past, where millions poured through our southern border unchecked.
President Trump’s vision has always been to Make America Great Again by putting our nation’s security and prosperity first. The Trump Gold Card visa is more than just another immigration policy—it’s a bold statement about our nation’s renewed commitment to excellence, prosperity, and the rule of law.
Americans should welcome this initiative with enthusiasm. It’s precisely the kind of innovative, entrepreneurial approach that made Donald Trump successful in business and now promises to elevate our country once again on the world stage. Soon, we’ll see the fruits of this policy paying dividends in new American jobs, revitalized communities, and a brighter future for generations to come.
