(Continuation) The idea was reportedly proposed by billionaire and Trump’s donor John Paulson, and is being positioned as a tool to attract wealthy investors and business leaders, as well as raise revenue to reduce the U.S.’s $36 trillion national debt. Lutnick estimates that issuing 200,000 of the cards could generate $1 trillion. The website allows individuals and businesses to register their interest by submitting names, emails, and visa categories. Group applications are also allowed. On Truth Social, Trump celebrated the response: “Thousands have been calling and asking how they can sign up to ride a beautiful road in gaining access to the Greatest Country and Market anywhere in the World.” Though it doesn’t yet offer a pathway to citizenship, Trump has said the card could lead there in the future. For now, the programme is drawing strong global attention — even before its official rollout.