Trump’s Doomed “Gold Card” Hustle

The new pay-to-play immigration scheme already headed for court battles.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest immigration move is being slammed as both legally dubious and economically incoherent. On Sept. 19, Trump signed an executive order creating a “Gold Card” visa program that allows wealthy foreigners to buy U.S. green cards for $1 million — or $2 million if sponsored by a corporation.