Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 27, 2026 at 12:36 AM

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Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting US president to have his signature on US banknotes, alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Treasury Department announced this unprecedented move to mark America's 250th anniversary. The first $100 bills with Trump and Bessent's signatures will be printed in June, breaking with the tradition of only treasury officials' signatures appearing on currency. This decision follows other instances of the administration associating Trump's name with government programs. While current notes bear the signatures of Janet Yellen and Lynn Malerba, the US Treasurer's signature tradition since 1861 would end under the Trump administration's plans.

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This year sees the 250th anniversary of the formal declaration when the 13 original American colonies declared their independence from Britain.

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Now Americans will know exactly who to blame as they're paying more for groceries, gas, rent, and health care.

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It has been tradition since 1861 for the US treasurer's signature to appear on bank notes.

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The first $100 bills with the signatures of Trump and Bessent will be printed in June.

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Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting US president to have his signature on US banknotes.

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Democratic Party 30% United Kingdom 30% Covid-19 pandemic 40% Lynn Malerba 40% Brandon Beach 40% Gavin Newsom 50% Janet Yellen 50% Joe Biden 50% Treasury Department ×270% Scott Bessent ×470% United States ×380% Donald Trump ×890%

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