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Trump unveils new US passport with his image <figure class='media w-full sm:w-full media--center media--uneven media--stretch' data-original-src='https://i.dawn.com/large/2026/06/28033615bce3a69.webp'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.dawn.com/large/2026/06/28033615bce3a69.webp' alt='' /></picture></div> </figure> <p>WASHINGTON: Presi­dent Donald Trump has unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence — featuring his stern-faced likeness.</p> <p>“The USA’s New Pass­p­ort, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform featuring the passport mock-up.</p> <p>The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Indepen­dence in the background. It appears to be based on a portrait taken by White House photographer Dan­iel Torok.</p> <p>The opposite page shows a painting depicting the declaration’s signing in 1776, with the words “Uni­t­­ed States of America 250.”</p> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p>White House calls it ‘Patriot Passport’</p> </blockquote> <p>T…

White House unveils new images of US ‘patriot passports’ for America’s 250th <p>Democrats called plans for commemorative passports and gold coin with Trump portrait ‘more befitting a monarchy’</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a>’s efforts to brand the US government with his name and image advanced on Friday when the White House unveiled new images of a passport watermarked with his portrait to mark America’s 250th.</p><p>The White House called it simply the “patriot passport”, while on Truth Social Trump introduced it as “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, “Welcome, but be good!”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/27/trump-america-250-passports-democrats">Continue reading...</a>

Trump's photo will appear on commemorative passports for US 250th | AP News President Donald Trump will appear on commemorative U.S. passports for America’s 250th anniversary, becoming the first living president featured in the document. A sample of a limited release of a commemorative U.S. passport that celebrates America’s 250th birthday and features a picture of President Donald Trump, is photographed Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick) A sample of a limited release of a commemorative U.S. passport that celebrates America’s 250th birthday and features a picture of President Donald Trump, is photographed Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick) WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Tuesday that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebratingAmerica’s 250th birthdaythat feature a picture ofPresident Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document. The concept for the special passport, including a rendering of Trump’s stern-looking visage, had been under consideration for months before finally being approved late Monday. Between 25,000 and 30,000 of the new passports will be avai…

Trump reveals USA's new ‘patriotic-themed’ passport with stern warning, draws backlash The unveiling of Trump's limited-edition passport, which includes his image, ignites debate on its patriotism and design.

Trump unveils new US passport with his own face inside President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence, featuring his stern-faced likeness. “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform featuring the passport mock-up. The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background. It appears to be based on...

Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person

New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one The passports feature an image of President Trump and are only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency — and only by appointment.

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US unveils passport for 250th anniversary - IBTimes India The United States has unveiled a commemorative passport to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, pairing a redesigned travel document with plans to digitise much of the passport application process in the coming months. The special edition passport features custom artwork commemorating America's founding while retaining the security features of the standard U.S. passport. It will be available to the public from July 6. Speaking at the launch event in Washington, Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the passport as more than a travel document. "The passport is not just a travel document; it's incredibly valuable in the sense of what it means," Rubio said. "It's a tremendous source of pride for many of us when we travel abroad to be able to present that American passport." He said the commemorative edition honours "the 250th anniversary of the founding of the single greatest nation in all of human history." Rubio said the redesigned passport is part of a broader effort to modernise the US passport programme. Beginning with the commemorative edition, passports will be delivered in a presentation box al…

Does Trump Know How Passports Work? President Trump on Friday unveiled the latest rendering of a special edition US passport to commemorate America&#8217;s 250th birthday that features a large image of himself hovering over the Resolute Desk, the latest in a series of plans to place Trump front and center of the anniversary. But it&#8217;s the warning that will accompany the [&#8230;]

President Trump's new commemorative passport was meant to celebrate America's 250th anniversary—but one short phrase has conservatives questioning whether the message belongs on a U.S. passport at all. #Trump #Politics #BreakingNews

How to get a passport with or without Trump's face on it TRAVEL U.S. passports Add Topic Do you have to get a passport with Trump's face on it? What we know Taylor Ardrey Kathleen Wong USA TODAY April 29, 2026 Updated April 30, 2026, 8:54 a.m. ET Hear this story With the limited-edition U.S. passports featuring President Donald Trump's image rolling out this summer, some are wondering whether it'll become the default version of the travel document. The U.S. State Department confirmed to USA TODAY this week that the special passports, which will also include Trump's signature and the Declaration of Independence, are being issued in honor of America's 250th anniversary. "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," spokesperson Tommy Pigott said. It's expected to be released in July in correlation with Trump's other anniversary-related events . Does everyone have to get the Trump passport? Following the announcement, many people online asked whether they could opt out of the new design when renewing their passports. The anniversary passports will …

Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person