The United States will produce a limited run of commemorative passports bearing a portrait of President Donald Trump, the State Department said, marking the latest move by his administration to place his image and name on official government property.
The passports are being issued as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in July. While the State Department’s formal statement did not explicitly mention the inclusion of Trump’s image, renderings released by the department show his portrait displayed on an interior page, alongside artwork depicting the signing of the Declaration in 1776.
“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,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
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Officials did not clarify whether U.S. citizens will be able to opt out of receiving one of the commemorative passports. However, a State Department official said there would be no additional fee for those issued the limited-edition documents.
The initiative is part of a wider series of commemorative and branding efforts tied to the anniversary of American independence. The U.S. Mint has announced plans to release a gold coin featuring Trump’s image, while the Treasury Department said paper currency will carry his signature—marking the first time a sitting president’s signature has appeared on U.S. money.
Since returning to office last year, Trump’s administration has expanded the use of his name and likeness across a range of federal initiatives. These include attaching his name to prominent government buildings in Washington, a planned class of Navy warships, a visa program for wealthy foreigners, a government-run prescription drug website, and federal savings accounts for children.
The commemorative passports are the latest example of that broader effort, coinciding with one of the most significant milestones in U.S. history.
