US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday
The U.S. State Department is set to release a limited edition commemorative passport featuring President Donald Trump's image to celebrate America's 250th birthday. This marks the first time a living president will be depicted on a U.S. passport. The special passports will be available at the Washington, D.C. passport office starting just before July 4, with a total of 25,000 to 30,000 issued.
- ▪The commemorative passport will feature a picture of President Trump and his signature.
- ▪It will be the default passport for applicants at the Washington office, with standard passports available online.
- ▪The design includes customized artwork while maintaining the security features of standard U.S. passports.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 11 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday — NPR — News
- ▪ US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America’s 250th birthday - AP News — Google News
- ▪ U.S. passports with Trump’s picture will be issued to commemorate America’s 250th birthday — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ The US is issuing special new passports — with Trump's face in them — Business Insider
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A sample of a limited release of a commemorative U.S. passport that celebrates America's 250th birthday and features a picture of President Donald Trump, is photographed Tuesday, April 28. AP-YonhapWASHINGTON — The State Department said Tuesday that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump , who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document.The concept for the special passport, including a rendering of Trump’s stern-looking visage, had been under consideration for months before finally being approved late Monday.
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