Trump unveils US passport for 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump unveiled the design for a new limited-edition U.S. passport on Friday, June 26, 2026, featuring his own portrait as part of commemorations for the nation's 250th anniversary. The president shared the image on his Truth Social account, writing, "The U.S.A.'s New Passport, which says, 'Welcome, but be good!'"

The sample page shows a rendering of Trump leaning over the Resolute Desk with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background and his signature printed at the bottom. The facing page displays John Trumbull's iconic painting "The Declaration of Independence," with "United States of America 250" written below. The White House later shared the same design on its official social media account, describing it as the "New U.S. Passport to Commemorate America's 250th."

According to officials, the special passport was first announced in April as a limited-edition item to mark the historic anniversary, featuring custom artwork. A State Department official previously stated that this version would become the default passport issued from the Washington Passport Agency for citizens renewing in person at that location, while online applications and...