Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Citizenship Is a Classic Setup

The president always seems to have a card up his sleeve.

AP/Evan Vucci
President Trump at the White House, February 27, 2025. AP/Evan Vucci

In two weeks, President Trump plans to start selling an American citizenship “gold card” for “about $5 million.” A magician never shares his secrets, but this offers a chance to peel back the curtain on a classic trick where any outcome is a win — in this case, on his signature issue of immigration.

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