State Department planning new passport design with Trump's portrait
Summary
The U.S. State Department will release a special 250th anniversary edition of the American passport, which will include a portrait and signature of President Donald Trump on the inside pages. This new design will be available at the Washington Passport Agency without extra cost, while other locations will continue using the current passport design.Key Facts
- The new passport design celebrates the United States' 250th anniversary in July.
- It features President Donald Trump’s portrait and signature over text from the Declaration of Independence.
- This change marks a shift from traditional passport artwork that showed historical scenes and landmarks.
- The redesigned passport will be the default option at the Washington Passport Agency.
- Other passport offices and online applications will keep using the existing passport design.
- The State Department confirmed the passports will have the same security features as current passports.
- Plans to use President Trump’s image in public programs and commemorative items are part of his second administration.
- Examples include renaming public institutions, a special visa program, currency with Trump’s signature, and a gold coin featuring his image.
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