United States (US) President Donald Trump has unveiled the design of a new American passport created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. It features Trump’s image and signature alongside historic American symbols.
Trump shared a preview of the commemorative passport on his Truth Social platform, describing it as the U.S.A.’s New Passport and adding the message, “Welcome, but be good!”
One page of the passport displays a portrait of Trump, taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok, and his signature appears beneath the image, while the text of the Declaration of Independence forms the background. The opposite page features a famous painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Moreover, the White House also released the same passport design online, referring to it as the “Patriot Passport.”
Earlier, the US State Department had announced plans to issue a commemorative passport with custom artwork beginning on July 6 to celebrate the nation’s historic milestone. However, the department did not immediately comment following Trump’s unveiling of the design.
Previously, it was indicated that the commemorative passports would only be available through in-person appointments at the Washington Passport Agency and would remain available while supplies last. Standard US passports will continue to be issued through normal application channels.
During his presidency, Trump has introduced several symbolic initiatives that place his personal branding on government projects and institutions, such that, as per reports, residential banners have appeared outside some federal buildings, while the Treasury Department has announced plans for Trump’s signature to appear on the one-dollar bill.
Moreover, Trump’s name had been added to the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts before a court later ordered its removal.
However, if the commemorative passport is issued as planned, Trump will become the first sitting US president to be featured inside official American travel documents.
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