Limited Edition Passports Will Feature Trump's Face to Celebrate America 250

The State Department will release limited-edition passports to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. The design features President Donald Trump's face, along with other images.

The Details: Fox News (Right bias) was the first to publish the tentative designs. On the left half of the passport book, there is an image of Trump's face layered over the text of the Declaration of Independence. The right half of the booklet features a painting by John Trumbull depicting the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration. The back cover will include an American flag and the number "250" centered between 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies.

For Context: The limited edition passport will only be available in person at the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, D.C., for citizens applying for a new passport. Standard passports will still be available online and at all passport locations outside of Washington, D.C. 

How the Media Covered It: Fox described the limited edition as a "bold new design" for America 250 passports. It also reported that "Americans all over the country are preparing for the major kickoff this summer of a nationwide celebration" and included a quote from an Interior Department spokesperson who said, "Under President Donald J. Trump, America's 250th birthday will be marked by a once-in-a-lifetime celebration." USA Today (Lean Left) led with the question, "Do you have to get a passport with Trump's face on it?" It also noted that "some are wondering whether it'll become the default version of the travel document," though it later clarified that standard passports will also remain available to those who want them. The BBC (Center bias) said, "The commemorative passport is the latest move by the administration to associate Trump's name and likeness with various government programmes and public buildings." 

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