Trump news at a glance: president really wants his face on US money before he’s dead
The Trump administration is advocating for a new $250 bill featuring Donald Trump's portrait, which would require a change in federal law. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the bill is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. However, the proposal faces significant political challenges, particularly in the Senate, where it is unlikely to receive enough support.
- ▪The proposed $250 bill would feature Donald Trump's portrait.
- ▪Changing the law to allow a living person on currency would be necessary for the bill to proceed.
- ▪The proposal has been met with criticism from Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries.
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US secretary of treasury Scott Bessent shows a proposed $250 bill featuring Donald Trump. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenUS secretary of treasury Scott Bessent shows a proposed $250 bill featuring Donald Trump. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty ImagesTrump administration briefingTrump administrationExplainerTrump news at a glance: president really wants his face on US money before he’s deadTrump’s latest vanity project would require changing law that prohibits any living person from appearing on US currency – key US politics stories from Thursday 28 MayGuardian staffThu 28 May 2026 21.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 21.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump’s latest vanity project: putting his own face on US currency.The White…
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