Trump's face could appear on $250 bill
A proposal has been made to feature President Donald Trump's likeness on a new $250 bill, marking a significant departure from U.S. currency traditions. This would be the first time a living president's image has appeared on U.S. money in 150 years. The plan has faced legal concerns and criticism from Democrats, who view it as an attempt to bolster Trump's image.
- ▪The proposal for the $250 bill was reported by the Washington Post.
- ▪It would be the first time a living president's image appears on U.S. currency in 150 years.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about the legality of depicting a living president on money.
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U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. AFP-YonhapWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter U.S. traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions.A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was reported Thursday by the Washington Post.If carried out, it would be the first time the image of a living person -- let alone a president -- had appeared on U.S.
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