Desi Lydic: Trump Just Put a Cover Charge on America'
Briefly

President Trump has proposed a controversial new immigration program that offers citizenship for a hefty price of $5 million, sparking a wave of late-night comedic commentary. Comedians like Desi Lydic and Jimmy Kimmel lampoon the idea, comparing it to exclusive club memberships and the absurdity of paying for citizenship in the land of the free. The proposal has raised eyebrows, making a mockery of traditional immigrant narratives and suggesting that in the future only the wealthy will be granted access to America, transforming immigration into a commercial transaction rather than a right.
Desi Lydic humorously questions if Trump’s citizenship proposal, now priced at $5 million, means a subscription to America can be canceled for dissatisfaction after a week.
Lydic comments on the irony of Trump's proposal for citizenship, suggesting it turns America into an exclusive club where the wealthy can gain access.
Jimmy Kimmel compares Trump's new immigration initiative to country club memberships, highlighting the absurdity of pricing citizenship at $5 million.
Stephen Colbert suggests that an improved immigration system would resemble a casino rewards program, further emphasizing the commercialized nature of Trump’s proposal.
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