President Donald Trump unveiled a new U.S. passport design featuring his portrait leaning over the Resolute desk in the Oval Office, surrounded by text from the Declaration of Independence. The limited-edition passport will be available starting July 6 at the Washington Passport Agency to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump unveiled a new U.S. passport design featuring his image and an unusual phrase 'Welcome, but be good!'. The limited-edition passport will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and be available starting July 6 in Washington D.C.
- New passport features Trump's portrait leaning over the Resolute desk
- Unusual phrase 'Welcome, but be good!' included on the document
- Limited edition passports available at Washington Passport Agency from July 6
- Critics mock the new design and its unprecedented inclusion of a president’s image
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Availability Date | Broad Agreement | July 6 at Washington Passport Agency | |
| Passport Phrase | Broad Agreement | 'Welcome, but be good!' included on passport | |
| Passport Design Details | Broad Agreement | 'Freedom 250' gold flag on back cover, Trump's signature in black |
Passport Availability Date
Broad AgreementJuly 6 at Washington Passport Agency
Passport Phrase
Broad Agreement'Welcome, but be good!' included on passport
Passport Design Details
Broad Agreement'Freedom 250' gold flag on back cover, Trump's signature in black
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According to HuffPost, Trump shared images of the new design on his Truth Social website, which includes an unusual phrase 'Welcome, but be good!'. The State Department confirmed that the new passports will only be issued at the Washington Passport Agency and not available online or elsewhere.
The Guardian reported that the passport also features a three-quarter-length portrait of Trump taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok. The design includes an image of the founders signing the Declaration of Independence, based on John Trumbull's painting currently displayed at Yale University Art Gallery. Additionally, the back cover sports a 'Freedom 250' gold flag.
The new passport has drawn criticism from Democrats and social media users who mocked Trump for putting his own image on the document. Democratic lawmakers Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have called for halting production of a commemorative solid-gold coin featuring similar imagery, citing concerns over illegally mined gold used in its production.
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