US to issue commemorative passports featuring Trump's image for America250

The US State Department plans limited-edition passports bearing Donald Trump's portrait for the 250th anniversary celebrations. The move adds to a wider anniversary push linking official government projects to the president's name and image.

In Short

• State Department shared passport renderings with Trump portrait beside 1776 scene
• Officials said commemorative passports will retain standard security features and imagery
• Citizens were not told whether they can decline the limited edition

After President Donald Trump’s signature on all US currency, a commemorative gold coin bearing his image, the United States is now set to produce a limited number of commemorative passports bearing his portrait as part of plans to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The US State Department said the passports will be released as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July. Renderings shared by the department show Trump’s portrait on an inside page, opposite an image depicting the signing of the Declaration in 1776.

“These passports will feature customised artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the US passport among the most secure documents in the world,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.

Officials did not clarify whether citizens can opt out of receiving the commemorative version, but said there would be no additional fee for those issued the limited-edition passports.

The move is part of a broader set of initiatives tied to the anniversary. The United States Department of the Treasury has announced that new US paper currency will carry Trump’s signature—marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will appear on American money. The US Mint is also planning a commemorative gold coin bearing his image.

Since returning to office, the administration has increasingly linked Trump’s name and likeness to official projects, including federal programmes, public infrastructure and proposed naval assets, reflecting a wider effort to brand government initiatives with the president’s identity.

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