President Trump unveils commemorative passports and currency

On Friday, June 26, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the release of limited-edition commemorative passports and banknotes. The passport design features a portrait of President Trump leaning on his desk with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background and his signature at the bottom. A second page depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marked with the label 'United States of America 250' to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. This marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has appeared on a passport or on collectible currency. The White House, which officially labeled the document as a 'Patriotic Passport,' stated the move is part of larger celebrations. Critics have characterized the decision as an attempt to imprint the president's persona on national symbols, raising concerns about personality cult dynamics. The portrait is reportedly based on a photograph captured by White House photographer Daniel Torok.