Trump Reveals Commemorative Passport with His Likeness
United States President Donald Trump unveiled a new rendering of a special commemorative US passport bearing his likeness on Friday, June 26. The limited-edition passport marks the 250th anniversary of America this year. In a social media post, Trump wrote: “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’”
The sample passport page featured Trump’s image, where he looms over the Resolute Desk, with the text of the original Declaration of Independence in the background. Trump’s signature appears at the bottom. On the opposite page, there is an image of the “Declaration of Independence” painting by John Trumbull.
Design Based on Smithsonian Portrait
According to CNN, the new passport carrying Trump’s rendering is based on the president’s portrait from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington. This design differs from the one released earlier this year by the State Department, which featured a different president’s image.
Mixed Reactions from Americans
The development has generated mixed reactions. PusteblumeOnTour commented: “It's good, so everyone can immediately see who belongs to the MAGA-Trump sect and who should not be allowed into their country. All other normal US Americans still have their normal passport without the orange flashbulb on them.”
Nan Gale claimed: “I think it is Horrible, I am so thankful I recently got a passport without the unpatriotic redesign. How many are happy they do not have the new redesign?”
Nancy Stork raised concerns: “Hmm, didn't the people who received a passport earlier follow the rules? And what's the point of this statement if U.S. citizens are travelling with it, since that's what the passport is for?”
Vilonmoney explained: “It's going to be a nice idea to really know the reason why they want to use those old Patriots as part of the United States passport. What happened to the virtue, or what are we trying to transmit to other people that are watching, we need value more than pictures.”
KingLoie mentioned possible features: “No doubt it has a chip in it to go with the 24/7 Palantir Surveillance, facial/gait recognition and data centres.”
