Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
President Donald Trump has announced the long-awaited launch of a "gold card" program offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article contains significant factual errors regarding the cost of the "gold card" program. While it correctly identifies the program's existence, it misstates the investment amount required. The article exhibits a moderate bias through its framing and selective reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
- Verification Source #1: NPR reports the cost is $5 million.
- Verification Source #2: CBS News reports the cost is $5 million.
- Verification Source #3: PBS News reports the program would replace an existing program that offers U.S. visas to investors who spend about $1 million.
- Verification Source #5: PBS News reports on a program which offers U.S. visas to investors who spent about $1 million.
- Assessment: Contradicted. The article states the cost is $1 million, but multiple sources (NPR, CBS News) state the cost is $5 million. PBS mentions the $1 million figure in the context of a program it would replace.
- Claim: President Donald Trump has announced the long-awaited launch of a 'gold card' program offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship
- Verification Source #1: NPR reports the 'gold card' visa would give the right to live and work in the US.
- Verification Source #2: CBS News reports the gold card will offer a new route for rich non-US citizens to gain a valid visa to live and work in the US.
- Verification Source #4: The White House document confirms the existence of the program.
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm the existence of the program and its purpose of offering legal status.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- NPR: "Foreign nationals with $5 million to spare will be able to register for a 'gold card' visa..."
- CBS News: "The gold card will offer a new route for rich non-US citizens to gain a valid visa to live and work in the US..."