Donald Trump has unveiled a redesigned commemorative United States passport featuring his image as the country prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence.
The special edition passport, branded by the White House as the “Patriot Passport,” carries a portrait of Trump inside the document alongside excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.
Trump announced the launch on his Truth Social platform, writing: “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’”
The commemorative passport features an image of the US president seated behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with clenched fists, while his signature appears beneath the portrait alongside the inscription “United States of America.”
Another page of the document contains artwork depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, accompanied by American flag designs and the inscription “United States of America 250.”
According to the United States Department of State, the limited-edition passport was created to commemorate America’s 250 years of independence and will only be available while supplies last.
Officials disclosed that the commemorative passport would be issued exclusively through physical appointments at the Washington Passport Agency and selected special passport events across the country.
They added that Americans applying online, through mail services, at embassies, consulates or other passport offices would continue to receive the regular version of the US passport.
The redesign has sparked debate across the United States, with critics accusing Trump of placing his personal identity on an important federal document.
Supporters of the initiative, however, described it as a patriotic symbol celebrating America’s history and democratic journey since independence.
The commemorative passport is the latest in a series of symbolic projects introduced during Trump’s second term as part of activities marking the nation’s 250th independence anniversary.
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