The United States plans to issue a limited-edition passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary, featuring an image and signature of President Donald Trump inside the document.

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A White House official and a source familiar with the plan confirmed that the commemorative passport will display Trump’s portrait on an inner page over a stylised depiction of the Declaration of Independence. Mock-ups of the design were shared on social media by the State Department.

Officials say the passports are part of wider celebrations marking the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026.

Anniversary passport design

The State Department said it will release only a limited number of the specially designed passports.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced the initiative on social media, saying the department would “release a limited number” of the commemorative documents.

Images posted alongside the announcement show Trump’s portrait placed above an artistic rendering of the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover.

The design forms part of broader efforts by the administration to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, commonly referred to as the semiquincentennial.

White House says design reflects patriotism

A White House spokesperson said the passport design would allow Americans to participate in the anniversary celebrations.

“President Trump’s new patriotic passport design provides yet another great way Americans can join in the spectacular celebrations for America’s 250th birthday,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

The spokesperson added that the president was leading a “renewal of national pride and patriotism” during the anniversary year.

Details about how the limited-edition passports will be distributed, or how many will be produced, have not yet been released.

Currency and coin proposals

The passport announcement follows earlier moves by the administration connected to the anniversary.

In March, the Treasury Department said Trump’s signature would appear on future U.S. paper currency. If implemented, it would make him the first sitting president to have their name appear on U.S. banknotes.

The Treasury said the change was also intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The decision comes alongside proposals to create two coins bearing Trump’s image: a one-dollar coin and a special 24-karat commemorative gold coin.

Under federal law, living presidents cannot appear on U.S. currency. However, the administration has argued that the restriction applies only to paper notes and not to coins.

Historically, only one sitting president has appeared on a coin. In 1926, a commemorative coin issued during the presidency of Calvin Coolidge included his likeness.

Anniversary initiatives continue

The passport, currency proposals and commemorative coins are among several initiatives tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations.

Officials say the measures are intended to mark the milestone year and highlight American history and national identity as the country approaches the 2026 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Every day I fill up my car I am reminded directly, that the Americans out there owe me an easily calculable amount stolen out of my pocket by the USA.

I imagine the days will not be far when American passport holders -- especially those outing themsleves with such a passport -- will be hunted down in the street by angry mobs and relieved of their valuables to at least give back a little to all of us who were made to be poorer.

Of course, just an imagination -- or maybe not?

Jtsc don't you realise he's trying to save the planet !!!

As if carrying an American passport wasn't EMBARASSING enough already!

Sometime in the month of July, this year..........time to pay the reaper.

In case you're wondering, this is what they're talking about...

I wonder if Americans using this passport will be denied entry at some international borders.

Yet another good reason to become a Canadian.

Per CNN:

The official said that the passport “will be the default passport out of the Washington Passport Agency when available” for those who renew their passports in person at that location.

“Online options or other locations will maintain existing passport design,” the official said.

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/28/politics/us-trump-passport

NB That's good because you are not allowed to rip any pages out of your passport.

15 minutes ago, bendejo said:

Yet another good reason to become a Canadian.

It's time to invite U.S. states to join Canada.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

renewal of national pride and patriotism

Yes, nothing like a portrait of a convicted felon, rapist, alleged minor sexual abuser and scammer in one's passport to guarantee admission into a foreign country.

Fortunately, my current US Passport (my 5th) is not due to be renewed until trump is removed from acting as POTUS so I do not anticipate having to look at his face or signature on my Passport! This sad, sad, ignorant, incompetent, corrupt being cannot be removed soon enough!

3 hours ago, jts-khorat said:

Every day I fill up my car I am reminded directly, that the Americans out there owe me an easily calculable amount stolen out of my pocket by the USA.

I imagine the days will not be far when American passport holders -- especially those outing themsleves with such a passport -- will be hunted down in the street by angry mobs and relieved of their valuables to at least give back a little to all of us who were made to be poorer.

Of course, just an imagination -- or maybe not?

Understand the emotions BUT ... As an American I accept no responsibility for trump (Yes, I call for 8647 he cannot be removed too soon.) ... any more than I accept other actions by the USA government that I vehemently oppose and vote against. That said, I do recognize that a supposed democratic republic citizen shares the shame of government wrongful actions. That be whether Russia (Ukraine), China (unilateral claim of the South China Sea), Israel (Gaza/Lebanon), Iran (proxy arming), etc. As to the USA, the list is too long to state here. Do not condemn all ... trump was elected by a minority of eligible citizen voters.

Can I pay extra to make sure that don't get one of these passports? It would be a decade of humiliation to have to carry around one of these documents with his picture in it. Especially after he's been sent into exile.

No one is closing their US bank accounts

though !!

Some enterprising person could design and market a slip cover to put over his mug shot & easily removed when going through customs.

Trump's ego, insecurity and stupidity are boundless

Any idea when diapers and toilet paper with printed image in gold will become available?

I cannot believe what a narcissist Trump is. A big beautiful narcissist. The bigliest narcissist of all time. Never has there been a greater biglier more powerful narcissist.

God bless America.

(they'll need it)

"Under federal law, living presidents cannot appear on U.S. currency."

Come on you guys - try harder...

Please Lord, let my leftist friends' passports expire such that they end up with one of these!

Thank goodness my passport doesn't expire until 2033.

the man's a legend, a big beautiful legend

Will he use 'autopen' to sign them all?

This sight used to be full of praise and flattery about Trumps wonderfull abilities and succsess.

What happened to all of those sycophant.?

Finally - something good about having an American passport.

39 minutes ago, Paul Henry said:

This sight used to be full of praise and flattery about Trumps wonderfull abilities and succsess.

What happened to all of those sycophant.?

Dissent has to be crushed

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The United States plans to issue a limited-edition passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary, featuring an image and signature of President Donald Trump inside the document.

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A White House official and a source familiar with the plan confirmed that the commemorative passport will display Trump’s portrait on an inner page over a stylised depiction of the Declaration of Independence. Mock-ups of the design were shared on social media by the State Department.

Officials say the passports are part of wider celebrations marking the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026.

Anniversary passport design

The State Department said it will release only a limited number of the specially designed passports.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced the initiative on social media, saying the department would “release a limited number” of the commemorative documents.

Images posted alongside the announcement show Trump’s portrait placed above an artistic rendering of the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover.

The design forms part of broader efforts by the administration to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, commonly referred to as the semiquincentennial.

White House says design reflects patriotism

A White House spokesperson said the passport design would allow Americans to participate in the anniversary celebrations.

“President Trump’s new patriotic passport design provides yet another great way Americans can join in the spectacular celebrations for America’s 250th birthday,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

The spokesperson added that the president was leading a “renewal of national pride and patriotism” during the anniversary year.

Details about how the limited-edition passports will be distributed, or how many will be produced, have not yet been released.

Currency and coin proposals

The passport announcement follows earlier moves by the administration connected to the anniversary.

In March, the Treasury Department said Trump’s signature would appear on future U.S. paper currency. If implemented, it would make him the first sitting president to have their name appear on U.S. banknotes.

The Treasury said the change was also intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The decision comes alongside proposals to create two coins bearing Trump’s image: a one-dollar coin and a special 24-karat commemorative gold coin.

Under federal law, living presidents cannot appear on U.S. currency. However, the administration has argued that the restriction applies only to paper notes and not to coins.

Historically, only one sitting president has appeared on a coin. In 1926, a commemorative coin issued during the presidency of Calvin Coolidge included his likeness.

Anniversary initiatives continue

The passport, currency proposals and commemorative coins are among several initiatives tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations.

Officials say the measures are intended to mark the milestone year and highlight American history and national identity as the country approaches the 2026 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Join the discussion?

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 29 April 2026

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Nice step forward. I recommend every country to have the image of the country's greatest criminal president on the first page of their passports. 👍

In Hamlet (Act 1, Scene 2), Prince Hamlet in his first soliloquy, says "Frailty, thy name is woman!" to express his disgust at his mother for marrying his uncle shortly after his father's death.

Appearing on coins, bank notes, and now passports! How disgusting - is there no end to Trump's vanity? He’s such a Prima Donna that he doesn't just want the spotlight, he thinks he is the sun everyone else orbits around."

Perhaps, if Shakespeare were alive today, he'd show his disgust by penning something like "Hubris, thy name is Trump"!

I would be willing to accept Trump's signature on the check for $1776 he promised us.

If the feckless Obama's picture were going to be in passports every lefty I know would be getting one...