White House unveils US 'patriot passports' with Trump portrait for 250th anniversary

The White House has released new images of a commemorative U.S. passport designed to mark America's 250th anniversary, prominently featuring a portrait of former President Donald Trump. Dubbed the "patriot passport," the limited-edition item will be issued starting July 6, 2026, at the Washington Passport Agency while supplies last.

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The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, “Welcome, but be good!”.

The passport's design includes Trump's likeness, text from the Declaration of Independence, and his signature, alongside a "Freedom 250" gold flag on the back cover. The portrait itself, by White House photographer Daniel Torok, depicts Trump leaning over the Resolute Desk with balled fists, a pose also featured in the Smithsonian's "America's Presidents" exhibition.

This initiative has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Earlier this month, senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden called for the halt of production of a related solid-gold coin bearing a similar image of Trump. They raised concerns about the use of gold potentially mined from areas with illegal mining practices and argued that such branding is more suited to a monarchy than a democracy.

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At the very least, the Mint should ensure that a coin intended to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary is not made of gold linked to exploitation and criminal activity.

The passport plans follow previous efforts by Trump to brand government items with his name and image. The State Department had previously indicated it would issue a commemorative passport in April, but the final design features different artwork and a revised portrait of the former president.

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the coin “is more befitting a monarchy than a democracy”.