The United States government has announced the release of a limited number of new passports featuring the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, a move confirmed by the White House and reported by Fox News; according to the report, the special passports will be introduced in July to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, and a government official told BBC that while any U.S. citizen can apply, the passports will be issued in limited quantities and only while supplies last, with availability restricted to the Washington passport agency; a sample released by the State Department shows Trump’s portrait surrounded by text from the Declaration of Independence, the American flag, and his signature in gold; a White House spokesperson described the patriotic design as a unique way to participate in the nation’s historic celebration, adding that events like UFC250 fights, the Great American State Fair, and the Freedom250 Grand Prix are all part of broader efforts to boost national pride, although it remains unclear whether citizens can opt out of receiving this special edition passport; current U.S. passports typically feature historic scenes such as the Moon landing and iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, while additional initiatives tied to the 250th anniversary include plans for a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s image and making him the first sitting U.S. president to have his signature appear on American banknotes; meanwhile, the decision to rename the Kennedy Center as the Trump-Kennedy Center has drawn criticism from members of former President John F. Kennedy’s family, and earlier in April the White House unveiled a controversial proposal to build a 250-foot gilded triumphal arch called “Arc de Trump,” which has faced strong public and preservationist backlash despite receiving preliminary federal approval, while renovation plans at the White House—including the demolition of the East Wing to construct a new ballroom—have led the National Trust for Historic Preservation to file a lawsuit alleging that construction began before proper review by the National Capital Planning Commission.
US to issue commemorative passport with Trump’s photo
