Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday

The Trump administration has introduced a limited edition U.S. passport design to commemorate America's 250th birthday. Available starting July 6th, these special passports will feature a photo of President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk with the Declaration of Independence. The State Department announced that these passports will be available only while supplies last and can only be applied for in person at the passport agency in Washington D.C. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the president to associate American institutions with his name or likeness. The document, dubbed a "patriot passport" by the White House, is accessible only to American citizens through appointments.

The White House has unveiled images of a limited-edition "patriot passport" to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. The passport, to be issued starting July 6, 2026, at the Washington Passport Agency, features a portrait of Donald Trump, text from the Declaration of Independence, and his signature. This commemorative item is part of broader efforts to brand government initiatives with Trump's image, including a previously announced gold coin. Democrats have criticized these plans, with some lawmakers calling the coin project, which uses gold potentially linked to illegal mining, "more befitting a monarchy than a democracy."

President Donald Trump unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition U.S. passport on Friday. This passport is intended to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary of independence. The design features a likeness of Trump with a stern expression, leaning on his desk, and includes his signature. The background of the mock-up displays text from the Declaration of Independence. Trump shared the image on his Truth Social platform, stating the passport would say, "Welcome, but be good!" The article suggests the image is based on a portrait by White House photographer Daniel Torok.