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Published 16:35 29 Apr 2026 GMT
Some Americans have noticed what could potentially become a huge problem with Donald Trump’s new US passports with his own face on.
The passports, created to celebrate both America’s 250th anniversary and the President himself, aren’t exactly subtle.
If there’s one thing Donald Trump likes, it’s leaving his mark on things.
In fact, the President of the United States seems to be totally obsessed with his legacy.
From the Kennedy Center - now the Trump Kennedy Center - to the new White House ballroom that he has proposed, right through to the Presidential Walk of Fame, which features portraits of all - well, almost all - previous presidents, Trump has really worked hard to ensure that history won’t forget him.
As if it was going to…
His latest move is to stick himself on some new US passports that are to be issued to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
So, in keeping with that theme - or not, as the case may be - he’s decided to plaster his own face across them.
The passports feature the text of the declaration itself, as well as a picture of Trump, then another picture of the Founding Fathers.
You don’t have to be a genius to work out what the intended comparison is.
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Elsewhere on the document is Trump’s signature and the cover, which features the words ‘United States of America’ in bright gold lettering.
US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said: "These passports will feature customised artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the US passport the most secure documents in the world.”
Around 25-30,000 of these documents will be available to Washington DC passport applicants from just before July 4, and it will be the default option to anyone applying in person at the office, although normal passports will be available to those who go through other channels.
As some have pointed out, you might want to.
Some have been quick to point out the The Donald isn’t exactly flavor of the month in a lot of places around the world, where they might not be too happy to see his face appearing at their border gates.
One person commented: “If I was another country and someone was trying to enter with one of these I would immediately deny entry.”
A second said: “I wonder how many countries will now deny Americans from entry at their borders because they have Trump's photo on their passport?
“This is next level vanity. Imagine having your passport defiled by an Epstein fella.”
A third wrote: “Wait until countries start banning holders from entry.”
Of course, the likelihood of this happening is unclear, as you can’t simply ban someone on those grounds, even though you wouldn’t be against some governments trying.
According to the state department, there will be no extra fee for these passports, which are set to be released alongside special commemorative gold coins that also feature Trump’s visage.
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What’s more, the department of the treasury has also confirmed that Trump’s likeness will appear on paper currency as well, the first time a sitting POTUS has done so.
Oh, and he’s planning a massive triumphal arch in Washington DC featuring golden lions, eagles, and statues.
That’ll be nice and understated too, you’d have to imagine.
