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New Patriotic Coin Designs Spark Controversy Over Trump

12/12/2025

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The U.S. Treasury, led by Secretary Scott Bessent, has replaced Biden-era coin designs for the 250th anniversary with new patriotic themes.
Designs under U.S. President Donald Trump depict the Mayflower Compact, Revolutionary War soldiers, and the Gettysburg Address.
Critics including Senators Jeff Merkley and Catherine Cortez Masto seek to block a $1 coin featuring Trump, arguing it violates tradition against depicting living presidents.

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The U.S. Treasury, led by Secretary Scott Bessent, has replaced Biden-era coin designs for the 250th anniversary with new patriotic themes.
Designs under U.S. President Donald Trump depict the Mayflower Compact, Revolutionary War soldiers, and the Gettysburg Address.
Critics including Senators Jeff Merkley and Catherine Cortez Masto seek to block a $1 coin featuring Trump, arguing it violates tradition against depicting living presidents.