The ultimate members’ club doesn’t come cheap.
President Donald Trump has had some pretty strange and interesting ideas over the years. While his first term is likely to be remembered for his controversial plan to build a wall along the Mexican border, his second term in the White House is already filled with even more outlandish plans.
Along with his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which seems to be the opposite of putting Elon Musk in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, Donald Trump has also proposed a $175 billion Golden Dome that will protect the USA.
In an effort to recover some of the costs for his defense dome, the President has come up with what he believes is a clever way to bring in some money while tightening immigration…if you can afford it.
After previously offering an exclusive dinner with him for those investing in his $TRUMP meme coin, the President has now introduced his ‘Trump Card’. This card essentially acts like a Golden Ticket for access to the United States, allowing applicants to be fast-tracked for US citizenship in a program he believes could take the place of the current investor visa program.
On Truth Social, Trump stated: “Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the greatest country and market anywhere in the world. It’s called THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!”
Sharing a link to the website, he exclaimed: “THE WAITING LIST IS NOW OPEN.”
This isn’t just any ordinary card because you’ll need to spend more than just gold to obtain one. There’s a clear price tag on Trump’s program, and with the Trump Card priced at $5 million, it’s targeted at a particular group of affluent foreign individuals.
When asked to provide information such as their name, current residence, and whether they are a business or an individual, the Trump Card website is surprisingly lacking in essential details about when it might actually be available. Aspiring applicants are merely informed that they will be “notified the moment access opens.”
At least there’s a flashy image of the card, gleaming in gold and featuring an illustration of Trump along with his signature.
Trump revealed his plans in February 2025, telling the press that those who are accepted will receive residency and work rights: “They’ll be wealthy, and they’ll be successful, and they’ll be spending a lot of money, and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people.”
He showcased the card while on Air Force One in April, although there remains a lot of uncertainty about how the process works.
Trump’s team has indicated that the Trump Card will take the place of the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, which currently requires an investment of at least $1.05 million in the USA or $800,000 in designated economically distressed areas. A defiant Trump has previously stated that he doesn’t require congressional approval “because we’re not doing citizenship, we’re doing the card.”
Currently, lawful permanent residents can apply for naturalization after five years, provided they have a basic understanding of English, an “attachment to the principles and ideals of the US Constitution,” and are of ‘good moral character’.
The requirements for the Trump Card remain vague, although his administration has mentioned that there will be a vetting process.