Staff Reports
President Donald Trump has once again found himself addressing the topic of immigration, and this time he isn’t holding back about his concerns regarding the entry of “unsavory” characters through what he dubbed the gold card program. During an interview that lit up Fox News Channel’s “Ingraham Angle,” Trump expressed unease about the potential influx of bad people, noting that if they were to slip through the cracks, they would get their money back and be expedited out the door. It seems even America’s most-watched news outlet is eager to know how the former president plans to handle this complex issue.
When Laura Ingraham pressed Trump on whether he was worried about dubious individuals taking advantage of the gold card initiative, he was quick to admit his worries. But fear not, he assured viewers, because if a few bad apples do manage to sneak in, a nice little refund will be in order, followed by a prompt farewell. That’s right folks, no harm, no foul—just a quick exit out of the grand land of opportunity, complete with a reimbursement. Who knew that running a country could be so simple?
Trump: I Worry About Bad People Getting Gold Cards, if They Do, We'll Refund Money and 'They Get Out', We'll Also Vet https://t.co/BOtja4B4kw
— Observing Time (@TimeObserving) March 20, 2025
Trump further elaborated that the gold card endeavor will involve proper vetting of individuals trying to enter the U.S. It’s almost refreshing to hear the phrase “properly vetted” in a context that suggests the administration isn’t entirely yielding the keys to a free-for-all immigration system. However, for anyone concerned about how thorough that vetting might actually be, it might be a good time to take a deep breath and prepare for the rollercoaster of logistical challenges that come with processing millions of applications.
With the proposal looking to draw in significant financial investment—up to $5 million per applicant—Trump contends that those who can afford such steep entry fees are typically job creators. This leads to the belief that a hefty entrance fee is essentially a golden ticket into America’s economic prosperity. According to him, these financially endowed foreigners are not just going to floss their wealth and disappear; rather, they’re likelier to boost the job market by hiring citizens and making America great again, one successful entrepreneur at a time.
While skeptics might roll their eyes at this optimistic projection, it certainly presents a compelling narrative. The idea that the richest among us are somehow the saviors of the American workforce will appeal to certain economic pundits. The real question, however, remains: can a system designed for the elite avoid getting bogged down by the very same red tape that often characterizes governmental processes? Only time will tell if this gold card plan actually glitters, or if it turns out to be just another shiny object distracting from a deeper debate on immigration policy.
