President Donald Trump has unveiled the design of a new limited-edition US passport, featuring an image of himself and his signature, in a move seen as an ego boost. The US State Department had previously announced plans to release a special version of passports with the President’s image to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence this year. Trump has now provided a glimpse of the new design and issued a cautionary message.
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump shared images of the passport, stating, “The USA’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’ President DJT.” The location of the “but be good” warning within the passport remains unspecified.
The sample pages revealed by Trump depict him overlooking his Oval Office desk with a serious expression, alongside text from the Declaration of Independence in the background and his signature below. A previous version of the passport showcased a different image of Trump against a US flag backdrop instead of the Declaration of Independence.
One of the pages displays the “The Declaration of Independence” painting by John Trumbull with the text “United States of America 250” beneath it. The limited-edition passport was introduced in April as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary festivities.
Initially described as “a limited-edition U.S. passport to commemorate the historic occasion of America’s 250th anniversary,” this special passport will be accessible to all American citizens who apply during the launch and will be obtainable at the Washington Passport Agency while supplies last.
These unconventional passports are just one element of Trump’s unusual approach to celebrating the 250th anniversary. Recently, a UFC fight was held on the White House South Lawn, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday. The event was promoted as a “gift to the American people,” although viewers were required to subscribe to Paramount+ to watch.
Approximately 4,300 attendees, including prominent figures like boxer Tyson Fury and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, gathered on the South Lawn for the event. The 250th-anniversary celebrations are ongoing, with the upcoming Indycar grand prix and a fireworks display claimed to be the world’s largest on the Fourth of July.
