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U.S. To Issue Trump Passport For 250th Anniversary

PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2026, 4:26 PM ET

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Washington — The State Department said Tuesday it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, making him the first living president to appear in the travel document; the design concept was under consideration for months and was approved late Monday ahead of America’s 250th anniversary in July. The department said the passports will be produced in a limited run and initially offered only to applicants at the Washington, D.C., passport office on request; applicants who do not want the commemorative booklet may choose a standard passport instead, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Tuesday, and officials emphasized that security features will remain unchanged for the commemorative design.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Concept under consideration for months preceding official approval.
Late Monday: officials approved the commemorative passport design.
Tuesday: State Department publicly announced the limited-release plan.
Initially: passports to be available only at the Washington, D.C., passport office and only on request.
July: commemorative passports timed to mark America's 250th anniversary.

News Intelligence

This is a first for U.S. passports, featuring a living president. It's a limited edition, available only in D.C. initially. If you're renewing or applying for a passport, you can request this version or stick with the standard one.

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Who Benefited

Individuals who request the commemorative passport—including collectors and supporters who prefer President Trump’s image—will obtain the specific document; the State Department will present a limited commemorative offering tied to the 250th anniversary.

Who Impacted

Applicants opposed to featuring a living president on an official travel document may feel alienated and will need to explicitly request a standard passport instead.

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Articles Published:: 11
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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Applicants opposed to featuring a living president on an official travel document may feel alienated and will need to explicitly request a standard passport instead.