Topline
The U.S. State Department is reportedly rolling out new passports that prominently feature an image of President Donald Trump and his signature in gold lettering—the Trump administration’s latest aesthetic redesign to enshrine Trump and his personal style.
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on April 24, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)
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Key Facts
The new passports feature Trump’s portrait from his second inauguration on the inside cover with his signature in gold lettering at the bottom and the Declaration of Independence in the background, according to a mock up obtained by Fox News and CNN.
An image of the founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence is featured on another page.
The passports are set to be released in July to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the U.S., the State Department told Fox and CNN.
The Bulwark also reported on the new passports, citing unnamed sources, including one who said the design is still awaiting approval.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Fox News “a limited number” of the Trump passports will be available at the Washington Passport Agency for anyone who applies, while The Bulwark reported the State Department will issue 25,000 of the new passports.
Forbes has reached out to the State Department.
Surprising Fact
No U.S. passport design in history has featured an image of the president and no head of any state has been pictured on a foreign passport, Georgetown University professor and passport history expert Edward Kolla told The Bulwark.
Key Background
The Trump administration has implemented a government-wide aesthetic redesign featuring Trump’s name, image and personal style. The U.S. Mint is seeking approval of a $1 24-karat gold coin depicting Trump to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary. The Department of Interior also rolled out new National Parks passes on Jan. 1 featuring Trump’s image. The president has taken several other steps to imprint his legacy on government properties, including a dramatic redesign of the White House Rose Garden and leveling the East Wing of the White House to construct a massive ballroom. He plans to build a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington Cemetery to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
Further Reading
US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary (CNN)
EXCLUSIVE: State Dept. Finalizing Plan to Put Trump Picture on U.S. Passports (The Bulwark)
EXCLUSIVE: Trump State Department unveils bold new design for America250 passports (Fox News)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/04/28/new-passports-feature-large-image-of-trump-and-gold-printed-signature-reports-say/
