Summary
President Donald Trump will be the first sitting U.S. president to have his signature on U.S. currency, according to the Treasury Department. This change is part of a special move to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The new $100 bills with Trump’s signature will be printed starting in June.
Key Facts
- President Trump’s signature will be on U.S. banknotes, alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- This is the first time a sitting president's signature will appear on U.S. currency.
- The change is meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
- U.S. banknotes have usually only carried signatures of Treasury officials since 1861.
- The new $100 bills with Trump's signature will begin printing in June.
- Notes currently feature signatures of Janet Yellen and Lynn Malerba from the previous administration.
- The decision is part of Trump's broader efforts to link his name to government projects.
- The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., is being renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, which faced public criticism.
