Trump Unveils Limited-Edition U.S. Passport Featuring His Image for 250th Anniversary

On June 21, 2026 President Donald Trump posted a rendering of a commemorative U.S. passport that places his portrait over the text of the Declaration of Independence and adds his signature. The State Department will make the design available to any citizen who applies for a passport during the rollout, which begins shortly before Independence Day and is issued primarily through the Washington Passport Agency.

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The passport is part of the “America250” program marking the nation’s 250th year of independence. An April announcement described the travel document as a limited-edition item with custom artwork on its covers. Unlike standard passports, which feature historic symbols such as Mount Rushmore, this version foregrounds a living president, a move that has drawn attention to the politicization of a traditionally neutral travel document.

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• April 2026 – State Department announces a limited-edition passport for the 250th anniversary.

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• June 21, 2026 – Trump unveils the interior design on Truth Social.

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• Early July 2026 – Passports become available at the Washington Passport Agency ahead of July 4. The State Department estimates 25,000-30,000 copies will be printed, and the Washington office will issue the commemorative version by default while other locations continue to offer the standard design.

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State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the passports retain existing security features while showcasing “customized artwork and enhanced imagery.” A department official clarified that the Washington office will issue the commemorative version by default, but applicants may still request the regular design online or at other agencies. The White House X account simply highlighted the release, and when asked whether the new rendering was official, the White House redirected inquiries to the State Department.

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CNN noted that the June 21 rendering differs from an earlier State Department image that featured a distinct portrait of Trump. The White House has not confirmed which version will appear on the final passports, leaving the exact artwork uncertain.

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• “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” — Donald Trump, Truth Social post.

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• “These passports will feature customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the U.S. passport the most secure documents in the world,” — Tommy Pigott, State Department spokesperson.

• “will be the default passport out of the Washington Passport Agency when available” — State Department official, speaking to CNN.

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• “New U.S. Passport to Commemorate America’s 250th.” — White House X account caption.

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The limited-edition passports will be distributed while supplies last at the Washington office. Applicants elsewhere can continue to obtain the standard design, and the State Department has not announced additional commemorative runs.

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