Trump pushing for his face to be printed on $250 banknote
US President Donald Trump is advocating for his portrait to be featured on a proposed $250 banknote. This initiative would require legislative changes, as current laws prohibit living individuals from appearing on US currency. The mock-ups for the note have already been created in anticipation of potential congressional approval.
- ▪Trump has reportedly pushed for his portrait to be printed on a $250 banknote.
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that there is legislation in Congress to change the law preventing living people from appearing on US currency.
- ▪The proposed bill was introduced by Republican congressman Joe Wilson and has made little progress since its introduction.
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