The United States government is set to introduce a limited-edition passport bearing the image of Donald Trump, according to confirmation from the White House.
The initiative, first reported by Fox News, is part of activities marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence in July.
A government official told the BBC that the redesigned passports will be available to “any American citizen” applying once the rollout begins, and will remain on offer while supplies last.
However, distribution will be restricted to the Washington Passport Agency.
Images released by the US State Department show the passport design featuring a portrait of Trump, framed by excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and the American flag, with the president’s signature embossed in gold.
“President Trump’s new patriotic passport design provides yet another great way Americans can join in the spectacular celebrations for America’s 250th birthday,” a spokesperson for the White House told the BBC.
“Between the UFC250 Fight, the Great American State Fair, Freedom250 Grand Prix, and this new passport celebrating our freedom, President Trump continues to proudly lead a renewal of national pride and patriotism during our historic semiquincentennial celebration,” they added.
Standard US passports currently highlight historic milestones such as the Moon landing, alongside national symbols including the Statue of Liberty.
It remains unclear whether applicants will have the option to decline the commemorative version.
The special passport is the latest in a series of initiatives tying Trump’s image and name to official projects and public institutions.
The US Mint has unveiled plans for a commemorative gold coin featuring the president as part of the anniversary celebrations, while Trump is also expected to become the first sitting US leader to have his signature appear on US banknotes.
Meanwhile, the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has voted to rename the venue the Trump-Kennedy Center, a decision criticised by members of the family of former president John F. Kennedy.
Earlier in April, the White House revealed plans for a massive gold-accented monument dubbed the “Arc de Trump.”
A federal panel has granted preliminary approval for the 250-foot (76-metre) structure in Washington, DC, despite widespread opposition from preservation groups and members of the public.
Trump has also initiated structural changes at the White House itself, including the demolition of the East Wing to make way for a proposed ballroom.
The move has sparked legal action from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which alleges that construction began before formal plans were submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission.
