A group of US senators has formally called on the State Department to scrap plans for a limited-edition passport bearing President Donald Trump's portrait, warning that placing a sitting president's image on the nation's travel document sets a troubling precedent. The move came after Trump himself unveiled the new design on Truth Social, sharing images of the commemorative booklet that features him standing over the Resolute Desk with the Declaration of Independence in the background and his signature beneath.
The State Department confirmed it is preparing a limited release of the commemorative passports to mark America's 250th anniversary. Spokesman Tommy Pigott said the documents 'will feature customised artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the US passport the most secure document in the world.' The passports are set to become available on 6 July and only while supplies last, with access currently restricted to in-person appointments at the Washington Passport Agency.
