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

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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.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

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.

Why This Matters to You

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.

The Bottom Line

The Trump commemorative passport is a unique piece of America's 250th anniversary. Its security features will be the same as a regular passport. If you're a collector or a fan, it might be worth a trip to D.C. this July. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves presidential memorabilia.