U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday

National U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday April 29, 20261:52 AM ET By  The Associated Press A sample of a limited release of a commemorative U.S. passport that celebrates America's 250th birthday and features a picture of President Donald Trump, is photographed Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Jon Elswick/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Elswick/AP WASHINGTON — The State Department said Tuesday that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document. The concept for the special passport, including a rendering of Trump's stern-looking visage, had been under consideration for months before finally being approved late Monday. Between 25,000 and 30,000 of the new passports will be available to applicants at the Washington, D.C., passport office beginning shortly before July 4. Sponsor Message National A 24-karat gold Trump coin is approved for the U.S. Mint. Here's why that's unusual It's the latest instance of Trump having his name and likeness added to buildings, documents and other highly visible tributes. There are efforts to put Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, also a first for a sitting president, as well as to include his image on a gold commemorative coin to celebrate the country's founding. The commemorative passport will be the default document for people applying in person at the Washington office, although those who want a standard passport will be able to get one by applying online or outside Washington, officials said. A sample of a limited release of a commemorative U.S. passport that celebrates America's 250th birthday and features a picture of President Donald Trump, is photographed Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Jon Elswick/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Elswick/AP "As the United States celebrates America's...