US to issue passports with Trump’s picture

The United States Department of State says it will introduce a limited-edition passport featuring the image of President Donald Trump.

According to Fox News, the redesigned passport is commemorative, marking the country’s 250th independence anniversary.

Mock-ups of the document posted on the White House’ official X handle show Trump’s portrait on the inside cover, with excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, the American flag, and his signature in gold.

Another page contains a well-known painting depicting the founding fathers of the country at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The passports are expected to be issued in the summer as part of the administration’s ‘America250’ celebrations.

The activities lined up include a Grand Prix race at the National Mall in August and a UFC event on the White House South Lawn in June.

Tommy Pigott, spokesperson for the State Department, said the booklets will feature customised artwork and enhanced imagery, while retaining the security features of standard US passports.

The design of the cover has also been modified, with ‘United States of America’ enlarged and positioned above the national crest.

The back cover will display the American flag with ‘250’ centred between the 13 stars from the 1777 version of the flag.

A State Department official said the passports will be available to any US citizen applying during the rollout period, subject to availability.

The official added that the documents will be issued only through the Washington Passport Agency.

The launch is expected to coincide with the anniversary celebrations in July.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway across the US for a nationwide celebration, which will feature a range of events, including a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore.

While a commemorative coin or national park pass are not uncommon in the US, an American passport, like all passports, is an internationally recognised form of identification typically valid for 10 years.

Last year, Trump’s name was emblazoned on the Kennedy Centre and the US Institute of Peace.(TheCable)