President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to include his image on a redesigned US passport, featuring a portrait from his second inaugural. The State Department is finalising this 'radical redesign' as part of plans to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary, with issuance expected this summer.
Official Confirmation
A State Department official confirmed that passports featuring the President's face will be the default from the Washington Passport Agency for in-person renewals. This move follows previous instances of the President adding his image to National Parks passes and his name to the Kennedy Center and the US Institute of Peace.
Other Initiatives
Other initiatives include plans for a $1 gold coin and commemorative 24-karat gold coin bearing his image, and his signature on American paper currency. The redesign is part of broader efforts to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.
King Charles spent the second day of his US state visit with Trump as these plans were unveiled. The US President has been keen to leave his mark on national symbols ahead of the anniversary celebrations.
