The U.S. State Department is preparing a limited release of commemorative passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary, with documents featuring a picture of Donald Trump, according to officials.
The special edition passports, approved late Monday, will be issued in a limited batch of 25,000 to 30,000 copies starting around July 4 from the Washington, D.C. passport office.
Officials said the design includes Trump’s portrait over a gold signature-style imprint inside the passport, making him the first living president to appear in such a travel document.
A State Department spokesperson said the initiative is intended to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday while maintaining full security standards.
Applicants in Washington will receive the commemorative version by default, though standard passports will still be available through online applications and outside the capital.
The design also features customized artwork, a redesigned cover with “United States of America” in gold lettering, and a special 250th anniversary emblem on the back.
The move is part of a broader series of tributes tied to the anniversary celebrations, including proposals to feature Trump’s name on currency and commemorative coins.
Currently, U.S. passports only include historical presidential figures in artwork—such as Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln—primarily through depictions like Mount Rushmore.
The announcement has drawn attention as it adds to a growing list of symbolic recognitions of Trump in federal institutions and public projects during his presidency.