Trump unveils commemorative US passport featuring his image
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At a glance
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a commemorative U.S. passport design featuring his image.
- The passport commemorates the United States' 250th anniversary and includes the Declaration of Independence text.
- This special edition passport was initially announced in April as part of the anniversary celebrations.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed a special commemorative design for a U.S. passport intended to honor the nation's 250th anniversary. Trump shared the design on Truth Social, presenting a variant that prominently features his own image. The prototype passport page displays a depiction of Trump seated at the Resolute Desk, superimposed over the text of the Declaration of Independence, with his signature at the bottom. The facing page includes John Trumbull's famous painting, "The Declaration of Independence." The design appears to be inspired by a portrait of Trump at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. This version differs from earlier mock-ups released by the U.S. Department of State. The White House also shared the design on X, noting it as the "New U.S. Passport to Commemorate America's 250th." Originally announced in April, the commemorative travel document is part of nationwide events celebrating the U.S.'s 250th anniversary. Officials had described it as a limited-edition passport with custom artwork and enhanced images. An official mentioned that this special edition would be the default passport issued at the Washington Passport Agency for in-person renewals, while online or other locations would retain the existing design. The standard U.S. passport features artwork of Francis Scott Key and passages from the national anthem.
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