The United States will issue a limited run of commemorative passports featuring a portrait of President Donald Trump, the White House has confirmed, as part of the country’s celebrations marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
According to the administration, the special-edition passports will be available to American citizens who apply once the rollout begins, but only while supplies last. The design will be offered exclusively through the Washington Passport Agency.
A preview released by the State Department shows Trump’s portrait placed alongside patriotic imagery, including the text of the Declaration of Independence, the American flag and the president’s signature in gold.
The White House described the passport as part of a wider campaign to mark the quarter-millennium anniversary with events and symbols intended to promote national pride. Officials pointed to several planned celebrations, including sporting events, public gatherings and other anniversary-themed initiatives.
Standard US passports usually feature historical scenes and national symbols, such as the Moon landing and the Statue of Liberty. It remains unclear whether applicants will be able to choose between the regular passport design and the new commemorative version.
The passport plan is the latest example of the Trump administration placing the president’s name or image on government-linked projects and public symbols. Recent announcements have included a proposed commemorative gold coin featuring Trump, as well as plans for his signature to appear on US banknotes.
Other projects have drawn stronger public debate. The Kennedy Center’s board voted to rename the performing arts venue the Trump-Kennedy Center, a decision criticized by members of the Kennedy family. The administration has also promoted plans for a large gold-accented monument in Washington, informally referred to as the “Arc de Trump,” which has received preliminary approval despite criticism from preservation groups and members of the public.
Trump has also pursued changes at the White House itself, including the demolition of the East Wing as part of a plan to build a new ballroom. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit, arguing that construction began before the required plans were submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission.
While supporters present the passport and related projects as symbols of patriotism during a historic national anniversary, critics are likely to question whether official commemorations should so prominently feature a sitting president.
