On Wednesday, through a legally dubious executive order, President Donald Trump launched the “Trump Card,” a means by which wealthy immigrants or their corporate backers can expedite their visa process and gain entry into the United States.

“THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT’S TRUMP GOLD CARD IS HERE TODAY!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Wednesday . “A direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people. SO EXCITING!”

Despite Trump’s post, recipients of Trump Cards do not receive a “direct path to citizenship,” but rather secure “a lawful permanent resident status as an EB-1 or EB-2 visa holder.” They can theoretically begin the process of becoming a naturalized citizen after obtaining those statuses.

Two types of Trump “Gold” Cards are listed on an official government w

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