U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday
NPR • • nation
Key Points:
- The U.S. State Department is preparing a limited release of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's image to mark America's 250th birthday, making him the first living president depicted in the travel document.
- Between 25,000 and 30,000 of these special passports will be available at the Washington, D.C. passport office shortly before July 4, with the commemorative version being the default for in-person applicants there.
- The passport design includes Trump's stern portrait over a gold signature imprimatur, a reversed cover layout with gold lettering, and a gold laminate American flag with "250" encircled by stars on the back cover.
- This initiative is part of broader efforts to increase Trump's visibility, including attempts to feature his signature on new U.S. currency, a commemorative gold coin, and naming rights on prominent buildings and venues.
- Current U.S. passports traditionally feature presidents on Mount Rushmore and iconic American symbols, but this marks the first time a living president's likeness is included inside the passport pages.
