U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a rendering of a limited-edition commemorative passport to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring his portrait on one of its pages.
Trump announced the design on Friday in a post on his Truth Social platform, describing it as the country’s “new passport” and adding the message: “Welcome, but be good!”
The unveiled design shows a stern-faced portrait of the president leaning on his desk, alongside his signature, with the text of the U.S. Declaration of Independence forming the background. The image appears to be based on an official portrait taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok.
The opposite page features an artistic depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, accompanied by the inscription, “United States of America 250,” commemorating the nation’s semiquincentennial.
The White House also shared the passport rendering on its official social media platforms, describing it as the “Patriot Passport.”
Earlier, the U.S. State Department had announced plans to issue a commemorative passport featuring custom artwork beginning July 6 as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.
However, the department did not immediately comment on the version unveiled by the president or clarify whether the design shown would be the final commemorative edition.
According to a State Department official who spoke in April, the commemorative passports bearing Trump’s likeness will be available only through in-person appointments in Washington, D.C., and only while supplies last.
The commemorative passport is the latest in a series of initiatives through which Trump has sought to leave a personal imprint on federal institutions during his presidency.
His administration has also displayed presidential banners outside several government buildings, while the U.S. Treasury Department has announced plans to include Trump’s signature on the one-dollar bill.
Trump had also added his name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before a court ordered its removal.
If issued as announced, the commemorative passport would make Trump the first sitting U.S. president to be featured in an official American travel document.
