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Senators Fight Trump Coin for America’s 250th Anniversary

12/9/2025

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Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Change Corruption Act to prevent a $1 coin featuring U.S. President Donald Trump for America's 250th anniversary.
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) co-sponsored the bill.
It upholds the precedent that only deceased individuals appear on U.S. currency.
Merkley criticized the move as authoritarian and noted GOP opposition.
A final decision on the coin’s design is expected soon.

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Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Change Corruption Act to prevent a $1 coin featuring U.S. President Donald Trump for America's 250th anniversary.
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) co-sponsored the bill.
It upholds the precedent that only deceased individuals appear on U.S. currency.
Merkley criticized the move as authoritarian and noted GOP opposition.
A final decision on the coin’s design is expected soon.