United States President Donald Trump has unveiled the design of a limited-edition commemorative passport created to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence, with the document prominently featuring his portrait.
Trump revealed the passport rendering on Friday through a post on his Truth Social platform, describing it as a special edition celebrating America’s historic milestone.
“The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Trump wrote while sharing the image.
The design showcases a stern-looking portrait of the president seated behind his desk, accompanied by his signature and a background featuring the text of the Declaration of Independence.
The portrait appears to be based on an official photograph taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok.
The opposite page of the passport features an artistic depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, alongside the inscription “United States of America 250,” commemorating the country’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebration.
The White House also shared the design on its official social media platforms, describing the document as the “PATRIOT PASSPORT.”
The US State Department had previously announced that a commemorative passport featuring customised artwork would become available beginning July 6.
However, following Trump’s unveiling of the design, the department did not immediately respond to requests for clarification regarding the president’s inclusion on the document.
Earlier in April, a State Department official disclosed that the commemorative passports would be issued exclusively through in-person appointments in Washington, D.C., and only while supplies last.
The unveiling is the latest in a series of efforts by Trump to leave a visible personal imprint on government institutions during his administration.
His presidency has seen banners bearing his image displayed outside several federal buildings, while the US Treasury Department has announced plans for his signature to appear on the one-dollar bill.
Trump also attempted to place his name on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, although a court later ruled that the name should be removed.
If issued as announced, the commemorative passport would make Trump the first sitting president in American history to have his likeness featured in the country’s travel documents.
