The U.S. State Department is finalizing plans to feature President Donald Trump’s portrait on new passports in a limited run to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. This move, unprecedented for modern U.S. passports and unusual among international travel documents, comes amid broader efforts to associate Trump’s name and likeness with federal institutions and cultural landmarks. While some experts deem the inclusion of a sitting president’s image “wacky,” the State Department stated the specially designed passports will maintain high security standards.
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Trump Portrait Added to US Passports Sparks Outrage and Controversy
The U.S. State Department is finalizing plans to feature President Donald Trump’s portrait on new passports in a limited run to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. This move, unprecedented for modern U.S. passports and unusual among international travel documents, comes amid broader efforts to associate Trump’s name and likeness with federal institutions and cultural landmarks. While some experts deem the inclusion of a sitting president’s image “wacky,” the State Department stated the specially designed passports will maintain high security standards.
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