In a jaw-dropping revelation that’s setting global tongues wagging, former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial multi-million dollar shortcut to American permanent residency—available to anyone with deep pockets, including wealthy Kenyans.
Dubbed the “Trump Card,” this high-stakes golden ticket offers affluent individuals a direct path to U.S. residency—completely tax-free internationally—for a mind-blowing $5 million (approximately Ksh 647 million). The offer is open globally, including to Africans, Asian billionaires, and Middle Eastern oil magnates
.“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in the world’s greatest country,” Trump announced last Wednesday, sharing a link to a website where eager applicants can join a now viral waiting list.
According to Trump, over 15,000 hopefuls had signed up within hours of launching the platform, each one hoping to buy their way into the American dream. “The revenue from this program will help balance the U.S. budget and bolster the nation’s economy,” Trump claimed in a bold statement.
This isn’t Trump’s first attempt to commercialize U.S. citizenship. Back in February, his administration introduced a similar offer—dubbed the “Gold Card”—targeted at elite foreigners seeking a shortcut past the traditionally rigorous immigration system.
A quick check by Wamuzinews.co.ke on Trump’s site reveals a surprisingly simple application process. Applicants are asked to provide basic details such as name, region of origin (Africa included), and whether they’re applying as a business or individual.D
espite the media frenzy, experts have slammed the initiative as unrealistic and dangerous.“This is not how global migration works,” warned David Lesperance, a top consultant on international tax and immigration based in Montreal.
“Even among the world’s richest, very few would pour their fortune into an unproven immigration shortcut like this.”He further added, “Nobody puts all their wealth into something like this. You’d only spend about a sixth of your total assets on a serious citizenship investment, not your entire life’s fortune.”
Nonetheless, interest in the Trump Card continues to skyrocket as rich individuals around the world—Kenya included—explore new and faster paths to Western citizenship in an era where borders are growing tighter and options fewer.
As critics raise eyebrows and citizens ask hard questions, one thing is clear—Trump’s latest move has thrown the global immigration conversation into uncharted waters.
