The “Trump Gold Card,” briefly explained

Donald Trump delivers remarks alongside a poster of the “Trump Gold Card” in the Oval Office of the White House on September 19, 2025. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is continuing to remodel America’s immigration system with the launch of a $1 million visa.

What happened? On Wednesday, Trump announced the launch of the “Trump Gold Card,” a new category of expedited visa that includes a $1 million fee, or “gift,” as “evidence that the individual will substantially benefit the United States.” The........

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