Trump’s $1 Million Visa: The Gold Card for the Rich

Congress is surrendering more of its power to the president. In this episode we look at two events from last week that illustrate the diminishing roll of the house and senate.The announcement of The Trump Gold Card visa for wealthy immigrants is very on brand for the president. For "a gift" of one million dollars to the federal government, rich immigrants can receive expedited approval to live and work in the United States. It's a plan that the Whitehouse says will bring in billions to the treasury. It's also a clear power grab by the executive branch as Congress, not the president, constitutionally controls immigration law.   The US senate confirmed 48 of Trump's federal appointees in one vote after the Republican majority changed the rules to shut out their Democrat opponents. In doing so, the senate weakens its own power to influence how presidents choose their nominees going forward.In this episode:- Senate rule change → 48 confirmations in one vote. Republicans lowered the bar to a simple majority and batch-approved sub-cabinet posts and ambassadors.- “Trump Gold Card” fast-track immigration. An executive-order pathway offering expedited visas for the ultra-wealthy—positioned as phase one before a “Platinum” tier.- Executive power vs. Congress. Both moves centralize authority in the White House and sidestep Congress’s role over confirmations and immigration.- FCC pressure as playbook. The Kimmel saga shows how loyal appointees can weaponize agencies without formal orders.- Why it matters long-term. Normalizing simple-majority, batch confirmations + EO-driven immigration policy erodes checks and balances.🎧 Full episode on YouTube, Spotify + Apple: https://linktr.ee/politicsofnewamerica  Subscribe for more sharp political analysis.[https://www.leverageassistants.com?via=hauntedmouse](https://www.leverageassistants.com?via=hauntedmouse)Get one month free of Leverage Assistant → https://www.leverageassistants.com?via=hauntedmouseThe Politics of New America explains the actions of the American federal government in this era of radical change.