Donald Trump may put his signature on money in an unprecedented move.
Trump plans to sign U.S. banknotes to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Is this really the case? New U.S. banknotes will soon bear the president’s signature as well as the traditional signatures of Treasury officials, the U.S. Treasury Department confirmed Thursday. This has never happened in recent American history.
The decision comes as federal officials prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The U.S. Treasury Department said the move was both a patriotic tribute and recognition of Trump’s second-term leadership.
“There is no more effective way to recognize our great country and President Donald J. Trump’s historic achievements than a U.S. dollar bill bearing Trump’s name,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant said in a statement.
Although officials have not released specific information on denomination schedules or circulation plans, the rollout is expected to happen sometime this year. Traditionally, U.S. currency contains only the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Trump’s entry broke this situation. We need him to be rich because all presidents are rich.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Brendan Beach expressed support for the change. Ha ha! Ahem. Back to news reporting.
He said the move was “not only appropriate, but well-deserved.”
Earlier this month, officials approved the final design of a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring Trump’s image ahead of the July 4th anniversary. Discussions have also included the possibility of issuing a $1 coin bearing his image, although a final decision has not yet been publicly confirmed.
This is consistent with the history of dictatorships.
The announcement also fits a larger pattern. Since returning to office, Trump has put his name on several prominent institutions. The most high-profile example is the renaming of the Kennedy Center performing arts venue to the Trump Kennedy Center. Late last year, his name was also added to the U.S. Institute of Peace building.
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