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US President Donald Trump has revealed a new “patriot passport” featuring an image of himself and the founding fathers.
The image shows Trump’s portrait displayed on the inside cover, set against the text of the Declaration of Independence and the American flag, alongside his signature in gold.
He shared a photo of what the inside of the travel document will look like in a post on Truth Social with the caption: “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’ President DJT.”
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It is not clear what Trump means with the warning in his welcome message, as American passports are only given to American citizens. Newsweek has contacted the White House, via email outside of normal working hours, for comment.
The White House also shared a photo of the passport on its X account, saying the design was to commemorate America’s Declaration of Independence on July 4.
Trump’s second term has seen him give his name or likeness to a wide range of things, including national park passes, the “Gold Card” given in a program that allows wealthy foreign nationals to apply for U.S. residency more quickly if they make a large financial contribution to the federal government, and a 24‑karat gold commemorative coin.
What We Know About the New PassportsThe redesigned passports form part of the Trump administration’s broader “America250” initiative.
The State Department previously told Fox News Digital that the passports will be issued as a limited-edition commemorative design, with customized artwork while maintaining the same security features as standard U.S. passports.
The exterior design also departs from the traditional passport layout. The words “United States of America” are enlarged on the cover, while the back includes an American flag with “250” centered between 13 stars modeled on the 1777 flag, Fox News reported previously.
They will be available to any American citizen applying for a passport during the rollout period, while supplies last, but the passport will only be given out by the Washington Passport Agency, the State Department said.
The passport is the latest in a series of moves during Trump’s second term to attach his name or image to government programs, institutions and national symbols—a trend that has drawn both support and criticism. Newsweek has covered this, in detail, here.
Trump’s name has been added to major cultural institutions, most notably the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where signage was updated to include his name following a board vote by Trump appointees.
The administration also moved to rebrand the U.S. Institute of Peace as the Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace, amid legal and political disputes over the takeover and renaming of the congressionally created body.
Meanwhile, The Trump accounts program was created under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” tax‑and‑spending law earlier in 2025 and is designed to offer tax‑advantaged investment accounts for children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, Newsweek previously reported.
His efforts have triggered backlash from Congress, with lawmakers introducing legislation that would bar sitting presidents from naming public buildings after themselves, citing concerns over the expansion of personal branding across government assets.
America250: What’s PlannedThe passport rollout comes alongside a broader nationwide program of events marking the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence.
Celebrations are expected to include large-scale public events, historical commemorations and cultural programming across all 50 states.
In Washington, D.C., this includes the “Great American State Fair” on the National Mall, featuring state pavilions and exhibitions designed to showcase regional culture and history.
