State Department planning to put Trump’s face on new passports
The Bulwark and Fox News reported Tuesday that the department is adding Trump’s likeness to passports, set to be released this summer. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told both outlets that the passports will feature customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the “same security features that make the U.S. Passport the most secure documents in the world.” Later in the afternoon, the State Department unveiled the “limited-edition” passports on the social platform X.
- ▪The Bulwark and Fox News reported Tuesday that the department is adding Trump’s likeness to passports, set to be released this summer.
- ▪State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told both outlets that the passports will feature customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the “same security features that make the U.S.
- ▪Passport the most secure documents in the world.” Later in the afternoon, the State Department unveiled the “limited-edition” passports on the social platform X.
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Administration State Department planning to put Trump’s face on new passports Comments: by Max Rego - 04/28/26 5:50 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Max Rego - 04/28/26 5:50 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The State Department is rolling out a slew of new passport designs to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday, including one featuring President Trump’s face. The Bulwark and Fox News reported Tuesday that the department is adding Trump’s likeness to passports, set to be released this summer. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told both outlets that the passports will feature customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the “same security features that make the U.S.
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