White House pushes Congress to approve $250 bill with Trump’s image
The White House is advocating for Congress to approve a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump's image, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This proposal aims to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States but faces opposition from Democrats who vow to block it. The initiative would require changing existing federal law that prohibits living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency.
- ▪The proposed $250 bill would feature Donald Trump's portrait to commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary.
- ▪Current federal law prohibits any living person from appearing on U.S. currency, necessitating legislative changes.
- ▪Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have expressed strong opposition to the proposal.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ White House officials push for USD 250 bill featuring Trump's portrait - report — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Bessent teases $250 bill with Trump's image, if Congress approves — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ REPORT: Trump Officials Push To Feature President On $250 Bill — Dailycaller
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At a press conference on Thursday, Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary, shows a proposed $250 bill featuring Donald Trump. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAt a press conference on Thursday, Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary, shows a proposed $250 bill featuring Donald Trump. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty ImagesDonald TrumpWhite House pushes Congress to approve $250 bill with Trump’s imageTreasury secretary says banknote would celebrate US’s 250th anniversary but Democrats vow to block moveGaya GuptaThu 28 May 2026 16.57 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 16.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe White House is pushing Congress to approve a $250 bill bearing Donald Trump’s portrait, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said, which would…
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