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Less Than Half of Republicans Want a Passport With Donald Trump's Portrait

Less Than Half of Republicans Want a Passport With Donald Trump's Portrait

Summary

A recent YouGov poll shows that less than half of Republicans would choose a U.S. passport featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait, which will be included on new passports to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Overall, most Americans, including a large majority of independents, do not want the passport with Trump’s image.

Key Facts

  • The State Department will include President Trump’s portrait on new passports for the U.S. 250th anniversary.
  • Only 40% of Republicans said they would choose the passport with President Trump’s image.
  • 37% of Republicans prefer a passport without Trump’s portrait, and 23% are unsure.
  • Just 18% of all Americans would choose the passport with Trump’s image, while 67% would not.
  • Only 10% of independent voters want the passport with Trump’s portrait, and 73% do not.
  • 19% of Americans approve of the Trump passport, while 62% disapprove.
  • The poll surveyed 4,559 adults on April 29, 2026.
  • The news comes amid a decline in President Trump’s approval rating.
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