US Treasury plans to put Trump’s signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to include President Donald Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president. Traditionally, currency features the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer. The move coincides with efforts to put Trump's image on a commemorative coin for America's 250th birthday, despite laws against depicting living presidents on currency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's signature will also appear on the currency, with the department citing the 250th birthday as the reason for the change. While the legality of the decision is debated, the Treasury Secretary has historically had authority over currency design. The announcement has drawn criticism, particularly from Democrats, as Americans face rising costs.

Donald Trump's signature will appear on US currency to commemorate the 250th anniversary of US Independence Day, a first for a sitting president. The US Department of the Treasury announced the plan, with Secretary Scott Bessent citing Trump's economic achievements as the reason. This move follows the approval of a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump's image, relying on a loophole that typically prohibits depictions of living presidents on currency. Critics have likened the move to actions taken by dictators and monarchs. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the decision, suggesting it would make Trump accountable for rising costs.

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.