U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement criticizing the Trump Administration’s recent announcement regarding $1 million “gold card” visas.
Durbin stated, “President Trump can’t help trying to act like a king. From new ballrooms and gilded Oval Office decor to over-the-top foreign trips filled with pomp and circumstance to a lavish Qatari plane, his grift knows no limit.”
He further commented on the administration’s approach to immigration policy: “He’s bringing that same ego-driven approach to our immigration system with an illegal pay-to-play scheme that undermines our values and rewards wealth over hard work, talent, and a love for America.”
Durbin emphasized the need for reforms that prioritize fairness and national security in immigration: “We need a fair and orderly immigration system that preserves our safety and national security, attracts the best and brightest, and maintains our status as a beacon of hope for the most vulnerable. Instead of creating policies that help American businesses and families, President Trump is rolling out the welcome mat for Russian oligarchs and cartel bosses.”
