State Dept. Finalizing Plan to Put Trump Picture on U.S. Passports
The State Department is finalizing a limited-run redesign of the U.S. passport to feature a portrait of President Donald Trump, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. The proposed design includes Trump's image from his second inaugural portrait superimposed over the Declaration of Independence, alongside his gold signature. This move follows other efforts to place Trump’s likeness on government items, including currency and park passes. No modern U.S. passport has previously featured a sitting president’s image, making this a notable departure from tradition.
- ▪The new passport design would feature a scowling image of President Trump from his second inaugural portrait, placed over the Declaration of Independence.
- ▪The State Department plans a limited run of 25,000 of the redesigned passports, which are still awaiting final approval.
- ▪No modern U.S. passport has included a sitting president’s photo, and experts note no foreign passport typically features a head of state’s image.
- ▪The redesign is officially tied to the 250th anniversary of American independence, as are planned Trump-themed coins and park passes.
- ▪Current U.S. passports feature historical scenes and quotes, with no presidential portraits apart from Mount Rushmore on visa pages.
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EXCLUSIVE: State Dept. Finalizing Plan to Put Trump Picture on U.S. PassportsThe new design would mark yet another U.S. government property upon which the president has plastered his likeness.Benjamin ParkerApr 28, 2026828566213SharePresident Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio depart the White House on their way to Florida on March 20, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)THE STATE DEPARTMENT IS CLOSE TO FINALIZING a radical redesign of the U.S.
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