Trump Launches $1M 'Gold Card' for US Residency; $5M Platinum Visa Next

• Trump launched a "Gold Card" program allowing wealthy foreigners to buy an American "golden visa" for $1 million.
• A "platinum" version, priced at $5 million, is expected to be released soon.
• The initiative offers a direct path to citizenship for qualified, vetted individuals, requiring a $15,000 processing fee and a $1 million payment.
• Businesses sponsoring employees can participate for $2 million, with additional annual maintenance and transfer fees.
• The program aims to attract talent and generate billions, but has drawn criticism for contradicting traditional US values.

Why It Matters: This initiative allows wealthy foreigners to buy US residency, reshaping immigration policy.