Trump already put his face on national park passes. Now he’s added his face and gold signature to a limited-edition vital US document

After putting his face on national park passes last December, President Donald Trump has now added his image and a gold signature to a special edition U.S. passport. The new design will be released this summer to mark a major American milestone.

The State Department will release a limited number of these specially designed U.S. passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary in July. One page will show Trump’s face above his signature, written in gold ink. Another page will display a famous painting of the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence, reports The Daily Beast.

The back cover will feature a modified version of the 1777 U.S. flag with the number “250” on it. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the new passports will “feature customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the U.S. Passport the most secure document in the world.”

The president’s image continues to appear on official American items

White House spokesperson Olivia Wales called the new passport design a “great way Americans can join in the spectacular celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.” The State Department also promoted the change on social media, posting graphics to build excitement about the new design among the public.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a wildlife group, previously criticized Trump’s redesign of national park passes. They argued that the law requires a public photo contest for the annual pass. It remains unclear whether they will take similar action against the new passport design.

This is part of a larger effort to put the president’s face on different U.S. documents and coins. Last year, Trump added his signature to U.S. currency. According to Axios, a recent YouGov poll found that 48% of people strongly disapproved of this move.

The poll showed that disapproval came from across U.S. regions, races, and age groups. The strongest disapproval rating came from those in the Midwest at 54%. Cash is no longer a dominant form of payment in the U.S., with only 14% of transactions being made using cash, according to the Federal Reserve.

This isn’t the first time Trump has considered naming major landmarks after himself, as he previously discussed renaming geographical features. The U.S. Mint is also planning to create a commemorative 24-karat gold coin to celebrate America 250, which will feature a portrait of Trump leaning over the Resolute Desk.

The coin design has been approved by the president himself. His executive assistant described him as “very strong and very tough.” However, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee declined to approve the design, saying it goes against American culture and traditions.

Critics have pointed to Trump’s tendency to focus on himself during important national discussions as evidence of his self-promotional approach to leadership. The move has sparked widespread criticism, with many calling it a brazen attempt at self-promotion.

The new passport design will be available this summer for any American citizen who applies for a passport at the Washington Passport Agency during the rollout, depending on availability. There will be no extra fee for this version, making it accessible to anyone who needs to renew or apply for a passport during that time.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said, “As the United States celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed U.S. Passports to commemorate this historic occasion.” The unveiling is expected to take place during the summer months as part of the broader celebrations.