The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced the creation of the golden card as a measure that seeks to attract rich and successful individuals to invest in the country, with the promise of obtaining permanent legal residence.
This initiative, which would replace the EB-5 program, aims to boost key sectors of the economy, such as the technological sector, by allowing large companies to bring in highly skilled foreign talent. In addition, Trump has stated that this measure would contribute to job creation and increase tax revenues, improving the competitiveness of the United States in the global scenario.
The golden card program is not only aimed at individuals with substantial financial resources, but it has also been designed to eliminate the fraud that has affected the EB-5 program in the past.
According to officials, the new scheme will have a more rigorous verification process, ensuring that applicants are true investors who will truly contribute to the country's development.
Although this proposal has been met with skepticism by some critics, Trump maintains that the measure is an opportunity to strengthen the American economy and attract the best international talents.
Criticisms
However, controversy over this new measure has not been slow to arrive. The creation of Donald Trump's golden card has generated a series of criticisms due to its symbolism and the commercial implications behind it.
Firstly, many consider this card to be a clear example of ostentation and elitism. By offering exclusive access to products and services only for those who possess the card, the idea of a division between the elites and the rest of the population is reinforced.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, speaks alongside Howard Lutnick.
For many, the card represents a form of social segregation, where only a privileged few have access to certain benefits, generating a feeling of exclusion.
On the other hand, it has also been seen as a way to commercialize Trump's public image. By linking his name and his presidential figure to an exclusive product, it is perceived as a tactic to leverage his celebrity status and political legacy to generate economic gains.
This combination of political and commercial interests has led many to question the ethics of using such a high position for personal and business purposes. Some believe that this strategy results in a sort of "power marketing", which diminishes the seriousness of his figure as a leader and turns it into a mere tool for profit.
Likewise, the card has also been criticized for how it can trivialize politics. Instead of focusing on important issues or public service, the golden card seems to place emphasis on wealth accumulation and ostentatious consumption.
This fuels a view of politics in which an individual's commercial interests take precedence over society's needs, creating a disconnect with voters and citizens seeking solutions beyond luxury and elitism.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence