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Trump Passports Mark 250th Anniversary

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The State Department announced plans to release Trump-themed passports to commemorate America's 250th anniversary this July. Citizens can obtain the limited-edition passports featuring Trump's image above his signature in gold ink at the Washington Passport Agency. The special passports will be available at no additional cost while supplies last.

The passport initiative follows a broader pattern of Trump branding across federal institutions. The president's signature will appear on US dollars, while his name now graces the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This summer, National Parks passes display Trump alongside George Washington.

The branding efforts have faced mixed results. Trump successfully renamed portions of the Kennedy Center, but his push to rename New York's Penn Station encountered resistance. Some proposals face legal challenges, with the passport plan representing another effort to cement Trump's legacy amid ongoing litigation.