The Trump administration has introduced a new, limited-edition U.S. passport that includes an image of President Donald Trump to commemorate America's 250th birthday. The State Department announced that these passports will be available starting July 6, while supplies last.
President Trump shared images of the passport's pages on social media, one of which features a depiction of himself seated at the Resolute Desk with the Declaration of Independence in the background and his signature below. The State Department referred to the new document as a "patriot passport."
This commemorative passport marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has been featured on the document. Current U.S. passports typically display historical scenes and national symbols.
Access to the special edition passport is restricted to American citizens. Applications must be made in person with an appointment at the passport agency in Washington D.C., or at a limited number of designated special acceptance events. Currently, only two such events are listed, both at the Washington Passport Agency. The State Department indicated that more events will be added as they are announced.
It remains unclear if individuals applying for passports in person at the Washington Passport Agency can opt out of receiving the commemorative edition.
The design for the commemorative passport was initially announced in April with a slightly different version that featured only Trump's face and a gold signature, without the "250" marking.
This initiative is part of a series of moves by the Trump administration to associate American institutions and documents with the president's name or likeness. Other commemorative items planned include a gold coin featuring Trump for the 250th anniversary and the potential for his signature to appear on U.S. banknotes. Previously, efforts were made to name the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after Trump, and plans were announced for a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., inspired by Paris's Arc de Triomphe.