EXCLUSIVE: Trump Is Sticking His Face On Your Passport

Sam Stein· Apr 28, 2026 · 10:31 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

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The State Department is reportedly planning to feature Donald Trump's face on U.S. passports as part of a project called 'America 250.' This redesign is unprecedented and reflects a broader trend of Trump branding in federal symbols. The new passports will initially be available only at the Washington Passport Agency.

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▪The State Department is putting Trump's face on U.S. passports.
▪This redesign is part of a project called 'America 250.'
▪The Trump-emblazoned passports will only be available at the Washington Passport Agency.

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6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.

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▪ Trump to put his picture in US passports — South China Morning Post
▪ Trump's picture is coming to some U.S. passports — NBC News — Politics
▪ US to put Donald Trump’s face on passports — Financial Times — World
▪ The Latest Place Trump’s Face Will Appear: Some U.S. Passports — NYT — US
▪ Trump to put his picture in US passports — Straits Times — World

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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview36611524EXCLUSIVE: Trump Is Sticking His Face on Your PassportSam Stein and Benjamin ParkerApr 28, 2026∙ Paid36611524ShareSam Stein and Ben Parker break down a Bulwark exclusive that the State Department is putting Trump's face on U.S. passports, as part of "America 250." Sam and Ben walk through what the redesign would actually include, why it’s unprecedented, and how it fits into a broader pattern of Trump branding across federal symbols and institutions. Plus, they break down how we reached out to the White House and State Department for comment and gave them time to respond. Instead, the White House sent the story to Fox News.Update, (April 30, 2026, 4:20 p.m.

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