OTOH, mainstream media all seem to bury the lede, which is that Trump is apparently changing the ~$1,000,00 *investment* requirement to a *fee*. A lot of people who would've been happy to invest $1,000,000 in a business for an EB-5 green card would probably not pay $5,000,000 outright for a GC!
![From the Trump Gold Card website. Under "Special Benefits." [sic]:
"Trump Gold Card
For a processing fee and, after DHS vetting, a $1 million contribution, receive U.S. residency in record time with the Trump Gold Card."
and
"Trump Platinum Card
Coming Soon
Sign up now and secure your place on the waiting list for the Trump Platinum Card. For a processing fee and, after DHS vetting, a $5 million contribution, you will have the ability to spend up to 270 days in the United States without being subject to U.S. taxes on non-U.S. income."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2mea5iw5aol2qcsl34ufhvmb/bafkreiaxuap3bfm5h432cyto6gams23zlwio3iw2pqrhrmrowgk66bmcvu)
