Trump administration prepares for proposed $250 bill with the president’s face on it
The Trump administration is preparing to print $250 bills featuring President Trump's likeness, pending Congressional approval. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that legislation is being considered to allow a living person to be depicted on U.S. currency. This initiative coincides with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the department is ready to print $250 bills with Trump's image if Congress approves the legislation.
- ▪Currently, U.S. law prohibits living individuals from being depicted on currency, but proposed legislation aims to change that.
- ▪The proposed bill has been under consideration in the House Financial Services Committee since February 2025.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Note for Trump: US Treasury designs US$250 bill with president’s face — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Treasury Prepares to Make Trump the Face of a New $250 Bill — NYT — Business
- ▪ Treasury Department says it's 'prepared' to put Trump's face on a new $250 bill if legislation passes — Business Insider
- ▪ Treasury working on $250 bill adorned with Trump's image — The Washington Times
- ▪ Treasury Department prepares $250 bill with Trump's face on it — NPR — News
- ▪ Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image — CBS News — Top
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Trump administrationTrump administration prepares for proposed $250 bill with the president’s face on itTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department stands ready to print the bills if Congress approves legislation allowing a living person to be pictured on banknotes.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleBessent teases $250 bill with Trump's image, if Congress approves01:32Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 28, 2026, 6:50 PM EDTBy Raquel Coronell Uribe and Gabe GutierrezThe Treasury Department is preparing to print $250 bills with President Donald Trump’s face on them, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Thursday, and is just waiting for Congress’s green light.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited…
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