State Department planning new passport design with Trump's portrait

Apr 28, 2026 · 8:22 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 28 views

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The State Department is set to release a limited-edition passport featuring a portrait of President Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This redesign will include Trump's signature alongside text from the Declaration of Independence, marking a shift from traditional passport artwork. The new design will be available at the Washington Passport Agency without any additional fees, while other locations will continue to offer the existing passport design.

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▪The new passport design will feature a portrait of President Trump and his signature.
▪This limited-edition passport is part of the celebration for America's 250th anniversary in July.
▪The redesigned passports will be available at the Washington Passport Agency and will not incur extra fees.

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▪ New Passport Design Featuring Trump's Face Unveiled by State Department — TIME — Top
▪ State Department planning to put Trump’s face on new passports — The Hill
▪ EXCLUSIVE: State Department introduces new US passports celebrating America250 — Fox News

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Politics State Department planning new passport design with Trump's portrait By Olivia Gazis Olivia Gazis Olivia Gazis covers intelligence and international security matters for CBS News. Twice Emmy-nominated, she has traveled worldwide with the secretary of state and contributes reporting on intelligence, foreign policy and other security topics across CBS News broadcast, radio, online and streaming platforms. Read Full Bio Olivia Gazis April 28, 2026 / 4:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The State Department is planning a limited-edition redesign of the American passport to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary in July, with new artwork that features a portrait of President Trump, according to a department official.The redesign places the president's portrait and…

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