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BREAKING NEWS: Global elite HUMILIATE Trump as his $5 million “Gold Card” visa scheme falls completely flat! Trump is panicking…
**Washington, D.C.** – President Donald Trump’s ambitious “Gold Card” program, touted as a premium $5 million fast-track to U.S. residency and citizenship for wealthy foreigners, has attracted far fewer takers than expected, leaving administration officials scrambling for explanations.
Launched with fanfare as a way to generate massive revenue for the U.S. Treasury and replace the existing EB-5 investor visa, the initiative promised ultra-wealthy global investors expedited green cards in exchange for substantial contributions. Trump had projected it could bring in trillions, positioning it as a bold solution to national debt concerns.
However, according to recent Department of Homeland Security figures, the program has seen only around 338 applications, with just 165 applicants paying the initial processing fees and a single approval granted so far.
Critics and immigration observers point to high costs, legal uncertainties, bureaucratic delays, and competition from established golden visa programs worldwide as reasons for the sluggish uptake. Some wealthy international investors appear wary amid ongoing debates over the program’s implementation and long-term value.
A source close to the White House, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the mood as one of growing frustration. “This was supposed to be a home run,” the source said. “Now teams are working overtime to boost interest.”
The Trump administration maintains that hundreds more applications remain under review and that the program is still in its early stages. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has expressed optimism, noting continued interest from high-net-worth individuals despite the slow start.
As the 2026 political calendar heats up, the underperformance of the flagship immigration initiative is drawing sharp scrutiny from both sides of the aisle, with opponents labeling it a symbolic setback for the president’s economic agenda.
