Trump's photo will appear on commemorative passports for US 250th

Key Points:

• The U.S. State Department is preparing a limited release of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's image to celebrate America's 250th birthday, making him the first living president to appear on the travel document.
• Between 25,000 and 30,000 of these special passports will be available at the Washington, D.C. passport office starting shortly before July 4, with the commemorative version as the default for in-person applicants there.
• The passport design includes Trump's stern portrait, a gold imprint of his signature on an interior page, and a reversed cover design with gold lettering and a gold laminate American flag featuring the number 250.
• This initiative is part of broader efforts by Trump’s aides to increase his visibility, which also include attempts to place his signature on new U.S. currency and his name on prominent buildings such as the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Kennedy Center.
• Current U.S. passports traditionally feature images of Mount Rushmore presidents and national symbols, but this marks the first time a living president’s likeness and signature will be included inside the passport.