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Commerce Sec. Defends $1-5M Trump Gold Card Amid Epstein Ties

7/6/2026

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick posted a Trump Gold Card image on X, recalling his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Trump Gold Card visa program costs $1 million to $5 million and grants permanent residency and citizenship.
Lutnick claimed at least 1,000 cards were sold, yet testified in April that only one had been issued.
Critics and the “Republicans against Trump” account say program ignores justice for Epstein victims and targets oligarchs.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick posted a Trump Gold Card image on X, recalling his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Trump Gold Card visa program costs $1 million to $5 million and grants permanent residency and citizenship.
Lutnick claimed at least 1,000 cards were sold, yet testified in April that only one had been issued.
Critics and the “Republicans against Trump” account say program ignores justice for Epstein victims and targets oligarchs.