Washington : The official said that the passport “will be the default passport out of the Washington Passport Agency when available” for those who renew their passports in person at that location.
“Online options or other locations will maintain existing passport design,” the official said.
The presence of Trump’s likeness in the US passports is the latest – and most significant – instance of his image being used for an item said to be commemorating the 250th anniversary of US independence. Unlike a commemorative coin or national park pass, a US passport is an internationally recognized form of identification that is typically valid for 10 years.
According to a mockup of the passport, Trump’s face and his signature in gold will appear on the inside cover.
“As the United States celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed U.S. Passports to commemorate this historic occasion,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Tuesday.
“These passports will feature customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the U.S. Passport the most secure documents in the world,” he said.
The news was first reported by The Bulwark, and Fox News first published a mockup of the new passport.
The State Department will begin to issue the passports this summer. It is unclear how many will be issued.
According to the mockup of the passport, the back cover will show an image from “The Declaration of Independence” painting by John Trumbull.(AP)
US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture
