Bangladesh, April 30 -- 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.

Trumps decision to effectively auction off American citizenship has been ridiculed as a R...