Legacy Media Loses It Over Trump Pic on Currency for America 250, Bessent Calmly Clarifies It
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the media regarding a proposed $250 bill featuring President Trump's image. He clarified that current laws prohibit living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency, but Congress is considering changing this. Bessent emphasized that any decision would be made by Congress, not the Treasury Department.
- ▪Scott Bessent discussed the potential issuance of a $250 bill with President Trump's face during a press briefing.
- ▪Current U.S. law prohibits living individuals from appearing on currency, which Congress is considering changing.
- ▪Bessent stated that it is up to Congress to decide if the law will be altered to allow Trump's image on the bill.
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Legacy Media Loses It Over Trump Pic on Currency for America 250, Bessent Calmly Clarifies It By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 4:47 PM on May 28, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was behind the podium at Thursday's White House press briefing, and his affable and instructional style cleanly rendered the White House talking points of the day, along with some laughs.
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