Trump's face doesn't belong on U.S. passport, senators tell Rubio
Senators are expressing concerns over the inclusion of Donald Trump's likeness on U.S. passports and other national symbols. They argue that this could politicize a significant national milestone and lead to unnecessary costs for taxpayers. The lawmakers have requested clarification from Senator Rubio regarding the design process and potential expenses involved.
- ▪The State Department announced limited edition passports featuring Trump's likeness.
- ▪Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to block Trump's image from appearing on currency and national park passes.
- ▪Senators are questioning the potential costs and design selection for the passport featuring Trump.
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The State Department announced via X in April that it would release the limited edition passports and included a "sneak peak," which featured Trump's likeness superimposed over the Declaration of Independence.Trump, with support from his congressional allies, has made a point of putting his name and likeness on a variety of things in his second term. His image appears on the 2026 America the Beautiful National Parks annual pass and will appear on a 250th anniversary gold coin, while another effort is afoot to get his face on a special edition $1 coin. Also in honor of America's 250th, Trump's signature will appear on dollar bills, the first time a sitting president will leave such an imprint on paper currency in the history of the U.S.
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