Public Opinion on Trump's Gold Card Citizenship Plan

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A Rasmussen poll shows that the public does not support President Trump's plan to sell 'Gold Card' citizenships to wealthy foreigners. The plan is strongly opposed by 47% of respondents, with only 22% strongly supporting it. The proposal is seen as a way to cut the deficit and attract job-creating investors.

Key Points

  • Strong opposition from the public (47%)
  • Support from 22% of likely voters
  • Plan developed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
  • Requires approval from Congress
  • Seen as a way to steer foreign graduates into U.S. jobs

Pros

  • Potential to cut the deficit
  • Attract job-creating investors
  • Keep foreign graduates of U.S. colleges in U.S. jobs

Cons

  • Strong opposition from the public
  • Doubts about attracting investors or young graduates
  • Cheaper ways to acquire U.S. citizenship