In a move that has shocked even seasoned political observers, Donald Trump, once seen by many as a staunch defender of American values and promises, has now launched a “Gold Card” policy offering American citizenship for a hefty price tag of US$5 million. This act, widely condemned by intellectuals and common Americans alike, signals a shameful chapter in American political history – one that undermines the spirit of American pride and honesty. It reflects not only a deterioration of core American ideals but also signals deeper betrayals of critical allies like India and wider nations in the Global South.

Trump’s decision to effectively auction off American citizenship has been ridiculed as a “crypto-like scam”. With the United States staggering under a national debt exceeding US$36.21 trillion, many have questioned the logic of buying into a faltering economic system burdened with high wages, overwhelming taxes, declining law and order, and deep political divisions. What once made American citizenship a dream for millions – the promise of freedom, opportunity, and stability – is now being cheapened into a mere transaction for the rich elite. It represents a shameful commodification of what was once a noble identity.

Who in their right mind would pay US$5 million for American citizenship when every citizen already owes over US$108,000 in national debt? Trump’s ‘gold card’ looks more like a golden trap.

Beyond this disgraceful gold-card initiative lies an even more sinister betrayal: Donald Trump’s abandonment of the promises he made to India and religious minorities in Bangladesh. Just days before the November 2024 elections, Trump proclaimed on social media his strong condemnation of violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities in Bangladesh. He declared that such chaos “would have never happened on [his] watch”, drawing sharp contrasts with the perceived negligence of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

During the election campaign, Trump also made sweeping promises that captured global attention — pledging to swiftly end the conflict in Gaza, bring peace to Ukraine, and restore America’s standing as a force for stability.

Yet, nearly four months into his presidency,........

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