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Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Swipe at Trump’s ‘Gold Card’

Jimmy Kimmel, a prominent American talk show host, has criticized the Trump administration's new visa program for wealthy foreigners. The program, which offers a fast-tracked U.S. visa to individuals who invest a minimum of $500,000 in the country, has been the subject of Kimmel's satirical commentary. Kimmel jokingly suggested that the Statue of Liberty's inscription should be revised to read, "Never mind your poor and tired. Give us a million bucks — you're in." This remark underscores Kimmel's concerns about the implications of the new visa program, which he sees as favoring the affluent over those in need. The talk show host's remarks highlight the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and the balance between attracting foreign investment and upholding the traditional values of the United States. Kimmel's criticism reflects the broader public discourse around the perceived prioritization of wealth over other factors in the immigration process.

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In a recent episode of his show, Jimmy Kimmel criticized President Trump's televised address on the economy. Kimmel remarked that it was "hard to tell if he was giving a speech or having a seizure on TV," suggesting…

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Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Swipe at Trump’s ‘Gold Card’

Jimmy Kimmel, a prominent American talk show host, has criticized the Trump administration's new visa program for wealthy foreigners. The program, which offers a fast-tracked U.S. visa to individuals who invest a…

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In a recent episode of his show, Jimmy Kimmel criticized President Trump's televised address on the economy. Kimmel remarked that it was "hard to tell if he was giving a speech or having a seizure on TV," suggesting that the president's…

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The late-night TV shows paid tribute to acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner, who passed away at the age of 90. Seth Meyers, host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers," used his opening monologue to remember Reiner's impressive career, which spanned…

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Jimmy Kimmel, a prominent American talk show host, has criticized the Trump administration's new visa program for wealthy foreigners. The program, which offers a fast-tracked U.S. visa to individuals who invest a minimum of $500,000 in the…

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