Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Latest Place Trump’s Face Will Appear: Some U.S. Passports

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The department said it planned to release “a limited number of specially designed” U.S. passports that feature a picture of the president to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary in July.

Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | An image of the proposed limited-edition passport design released by the State Department. | U.S. Department of State

President Trump’s signature is set to be added to U.S. dollars. His name has been affixed to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. A plan to mint a 24-karat gold coin with his image is moving forward.

Now there are plans to release a limited-edition U.S. passport bearing the president’s likeness.

The State Department revealed the plans on Tuesday, saying that the new passports would be made available in commemoration of the country’s 250th anniversary this summer. A “limited number of specially designed” passports will be released, according to Tommy Piggott, a spokesman for the State Department. They will be available for any American citizen who applies for one at the Washington Passport Agency when the rollout happens and will continue for as long as inventory lasts, the department said.

Pictures of the proposed design, which Mr. Piggott said will feature “customized artwork and enhanced imagery,” show a serious-looking Mr. Trump above his signature in gold ink.

There will be no additional cost for the Trump-themed passports, the State Department said. It is unclear how many will be produced. » | Taylor Robinson | Tuesday, April 28, 2026