US Prepares $250 Bill with Trump Image for 250th Anniversary
US Treasury preparing $250 bill featuring Donald Trump's portrait to commemorate country's 250th independence anniversary, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessett confirms. If printed, this would break 150-year tradition of not featuring living persons on currency.
Current federal law prohibits living persons from appearing on currency, but legislation proposed by Republican Wilson of South Carolina seeks exception for this special commemorative bill. Treasury Department has begun preparations in case Congress approves the measure.
The Trump administration has systematically placed the president's image, name, and signature on government buildings, documents, and symbols. Recent additions include a banner at the Department of Justice, a commemorative gold coin, plans for Trump's signature on dollar bills, and a new passport edition with his face imposed over the Declaration of Independence text.
This follows international patterns where leaders institutionalize their image during commemorative milestones. Should Congress approve this, it would represent a significant departure from US monetary tradition while reflecting the administration's broader commemoration strategy.