EXCLUSIVE: Trump Is Sticking His Face On Your Passport
The State Department is finalizing plans to feature Donald Trump's face on U.S. passports as part of the 'America 250' initiative, according to a Bulwark exclusive. This move marks an unprecedented use of a sitting or former president's image on federal travel documents. Critics view it as part of a broader effort to embed Trump's personal brand into government symbols. The White House did not respond directly to inquiries but shared the story with Fox News.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewEXCLUSIVE: Trump Is Sticking His Face On Your PassportSam Stein and Benjamin ParkerApr 28, 2026∙ PaidShareSam Stein and Ben Parker break down a Bulwark exclusive that the State Department is putting Trump's face on U.S. passports, as part of "America 250." Sam and Ben walk through what the redesign would actually include, why it’s unprecedented, and how it fits into a broader pattern of Trump branding across federal symbols and institutions. Plus, they break down how we reached out to the White House and State Department for comment and gave them time to respond.
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