Select US passports will have an upgrade — anew design featuring the face of Donald Trump— to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. In addition to passports, the president's face appears on National Park passes, a commemorative coin, and several other items.
However, Trump's face will not appear on all US passports for renewal. It will only be available for those who apply for a new passport in person at the Washington Passport Agency, and citizens can opt for a standard version if they prefer.
A State Department official said that online options for passport applications and renewals will maintain the old passport design. A mockup of what Trump's image would look like on the passports has also been released. The president's signature will also appear inside the official document, printed in gold.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the commemorative US passports will be available starting July, in time for the 250th anniversary of America.
'As the United States celebrates America's 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed US passports to commemorate this historic occasion. These passports will feature customised artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the US passport one of the most secure documents in the world,' he said.
The passports will mark the first time a living US president has been featured in the document's design.
Other than the new US passports, Trump's face can also be seen on a number of other items, such as theTrump Gold Card, an immigrant investor programme card that grants investors automatic eligibility for non-immigrant or EB-1 and EB-2 visas.
Trump has now put his face or name on all of the following in his second term:— Passports— National Parks Passes— Trump Gold Cards— Trump class battleships— The Trump Kennedy Center for Performing Arts— TrumpRx— Trump’s signature on US paper currency— Gold coins from the…pic.twitter.com/JObMoSJRqR
On X, netizens shared their reactions to the news of Trump's face being featured on new US passports. Some called the move 'rebranding,' while others accused Trump of following in Russia's footsteps. Others mocked Trump's image and his supporters accused the critics of being jealous.
'It is called Rebranding,' one person wrote.
Source: International Business Times UK
