The United States Department of State has announced plans to roll out a limited-edition passport bearing the image of former President Donald Trump as part of activities marking America’s 250th independence anniversary.
According to a report by Fox News, the commemorative passport will feature customised artwork, including Trump’s portrait on the inside cover, excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, and the American flag, alongside his signature embossed in gold.
Images shared on the White House’s official X handle also show a page depicting a historic painting of the founding fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The special passports are expected to be issued during the summer under the “America250” celebrations, a series of nationwide events to mark the historic milestone.
A spokesperson for the State Department, Tommy Pigott, said the redesigned passport would retain all existing security features despite the aesthetic changes.
He added that the cover design has been updated, with “United States of America” enlarged and repositioned above the national crest, while the back cover will display the American flag with “250” inscribed between the 13 stars of the 1777 version of the flag.
A department official disclosed that the passports would be available to US citizens applying within the rollout period, subject to availability, and would be issued through the Washington Passport Agency.
The launch is expected to coincide with the July anniversary celebrations, which will include a series of high-profile events such as a Grand Prix at the National Mall in August and a UFC event on the White House South Lawn in June.
Other planned activities include a nationwide celebration and fireworks display at Mount Rushmore.
While commemorative items such as coins and park passes are common in the United States, passports—globally recognised travel documents typically valid for 10 years—are rarely redesigned for ceremonial purposes.
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