Cue the Meltdown: State Dept to Issue Commemorative 'Patriot Passport' Featuring Trump's Image
The U.S. Department of State announced plans to issue a limited-edition 'Patriot Passport' in 2026 to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary, featuring enhanced design elements and the image of President Donald J. Trump. The commemorative passport will include standard security features and will be available through the Washington, D.C. passport office while supplies last. The announcement, shared on social media by government accounts, coincided with other major news events and has drawn attention for its symbolic content.
- ▪The limited-edition 'Patriot Passport' will be issued to mark the United States' 250th anniversary of independence in July 2026.
- ▪The passport will feature the image of President Donald J. Trump alongside the American flag, the Declaration of Independence, and other patriotic symbols.
- ▪The commemorative passport will have the same security features as standard U.S. passports and will be available to any American citizen who applies through the Washington Passport Agency.
- ▪The passport's cover will display enlarged text reading 'United States of America' and the back will feature a historic flag design with '250' centered among 13 stars.
- ▪The announcement was made on social media by the White House and the State Department on April 28, 2026.
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Cue the Meltdown: State Dept to Issue Commemorative 'Patriot Passport' Featuring Trump's Image By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 12:45 PM on April 29, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. U.S. passports. (Credit: globalresidenceindex) In honor of America's July 4 250th Anniversary, the United States Department of State plans to issue limited-edition passports. The pages of this one-of-a-kind passport will feature the American flag, the Declaration of Independence, and other America-themed markings and insignia. A most significant feature: the image of President Donald J. Trump will also be a part of the book.
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