Topic: Eb 5 Visa

President Trump announced a new "Gold Card" program for U.S. residency, priced at $5 million. The program is a rebrand of the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa, which previously had a lower buy-in of $1 million to $1.8 million. While critics argue the program "sells the country" to wealthy individuals and potentially Russian oligarchs, supporters note that similar "golden visa" programs exist in Canada, the UK, and the EU.

The background of Gold Star father Khizr Khan was scrutinized, specifically his professional involvement with the controversial EB-5 visa program. Reports indicate Khan's law firm has deep ties to the Clinton Foundation, including performing tax work and facilitating large donations. A CNN segment featured a comedian dismissing these connections as a "smear" against the Khan family.

Senator Chuck Grassley has criticized the extension of the EB-5 Immigration Waiver Investor Program, which allows foreigners to obtain a visa by investing $500,000 in a U.S. business. Grassley warns the program is rife with fraud, money laundering, and national security risks, acting as a "back door" for entry into the country.