President Trump unveiled the Gold Card executive order as a signature move to end open-border chaos and realign immigration with America’s national interests. By requiring million-dollar contributions for expedited visas, Trump ties legal immigration directly to American prosperity, while reaffirming his law-and-order, America First agenda in a fiery Oval Office briefing.
Trump has flipped the immigration script once again. In an Oval Office press session laced with both policy substance and trademark fire, Trump announced his new Gold Card visa program — a bold departure from decades of broken immigration systems that prioritized volume over value.
The Gold Card executive order, signed the same day, creates a fast-track immigration pathway for exceptional entrepreneurs and investors willing to make a major financial contribution to America. An individual gift of $1 million — or $2 million from a sponsoring corporation — secures eligibility for an expedited employment-based visa, treated as proof of "exceptional business ability” and "national benefit.”
These contributions won’t vanish into the bureaucracy. Instead, they’ll flow into a dedicated Treasury fund, managed by the Commerce Department, to strengthen U.S. industry and economic growth. In Trump’s words, the Gold Card isn’t just about immigration; it’s about making sure every new arrival builds America up rather than tearing it down.
The order directs the Departments of Commerce, State, and Homeland Security to stand up the program within 90 days. That includes application processes, background checks, expedited adjudication, and administrative fees to fund the system. Corporations will also be able to sponsor candidates and transfer eligibility under strict oversight, ensuring flexibility without compromising security.
This shift comes after years of what Trump blasted as "disastrous immigration policies” from the prior administration, which he said opened the floodgates to cartels, terrorists, and criminal networks while overwhelming American towns. By contrast, the Gold Card aims to end illegal immigration while prioritizing high-value legal entry.
But immigration wasn’t Trump’s only focus. His presser also hammered home other core priorities: law-and-order crackdowns on crime-plagued cities, accountability for dishonest media, and a foreign policy rooted in peace and national interest. He celebrated his record of avoiding new wars, freeing hostages abroad, and refusing to pour endless billions into Ukraine while American communities struggle.
On domestic issues, Trump reiterated his commitment to protecting American children, previewing expanded research into autism. He also reminded the public of Operation Warp Speed as proof his administration can deliver results at record speed when the stakes are high.
As always, the tone was unapologetic. He called out media lies, exposed political opponents for corruption, and reminded Americans that only his leadership puts them first. The Gold Card program, he argued, is not just immigration reform — it’s an investment strategy for America’s future.
Bottom line: With the Gold Card, Trump has reframed immigration as a tool to supercharge America’s economy while slamming the door on chaos. Combined with his tough law-and-order stance and foreign policy realism, the message is clear: America First is back, and stronger than ever.
