Donald I, emperor of the world.

[Pblakeney]

The UK tried this a long time ago and it didn't work. Those who wanted to work illegally paid and just saw it as the price of entry whilst tourists went elsewhere.

At (inflation corrected) that level? $15,000 each?

 

[CXRAndy]

Planning a trip to the U.S.? Things may get a bit pricey up front.

"The US may require foreign nationals from certain countries to pay a $15,000 (£11,300) deposit for a tourist or business visa."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9415d53xko

Finders fee, for the flighty ones.

 

[orraloon]

Hey youz, gimme 15 thousand bucks, or else. Shure you'll get it back...

 

[Psamathe]

Hey youz, gimme 15 thousand bucks, or else. Shure you'll get it back...

With inflation and how Trump/Project 2025 want the US$ to "perform" you may get US$15,000 back but you won't be getting back the same value as you handed over. In addition to US$ value and inflation, great interest free loan.

And just consider the court costs when you have to take the now legally immune Donald J to court to get the money returned ...

Ian

 

[CXRAndy]

With recent Supreme court decisions

Birth right citizenship will not be guaranteed, parental control will be re established, trans surgery federal funding cut. Sanctuary city funding cuts, refugee resettlement suspended.

Only 5 districts out of the 94 have attempted to block government policy with injunctions, this will end, interrupting the executive.

 

[Stevo 666]

As above

That's a syndrome not a position. It may shock you to know that someone can be not a fan while still having a laugh at the more OTT reactions to The Donald. Maybe this is something that TDS sufferers struggle with?