Trump’s Signature to Be Added to U.S. Dollars
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. Treasury Department announced that U.S. dollar bills will bear President Donald Trump's signature later this year, marking an unprecedented change to the nation's currency.
- This will make Trump the first sitting U.S. president to have his signature on the currency, alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's signature.
- The change will replace the name of the U.S. treasurer, whose signature has appeared on currency for over a century.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that this move honors America's 250th anniversary and recognizes the historic achievements of the country and President Trump.
