The United States State Department's planned 'America250' commemorative passport has prompted criticism after it was confirmed that Donald Trump's image will appear inside the limited-edition travel document. The design is part of preparations for the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026 and has led to debate over the inclusion of political figures in official identity documents.
The announcement has prompted questions about whether government-issued documents should feature living political leaders. While commemorative editions are not new, the decision integrate Trump's portrait into a passport has raised concerns about politicisation and the precedent it sets for future designs.
