The US State Department has unveiled a limited edition passport design featuring President Donald Trump's photo to commemorate America's 250th birthday. The passport pages include an image of Trump with his fists on the Resolute Desk, with the Declaration of Independence in the background and his signature below.

Trump shared the design on Truth Social, writing: "The U.S.A.'s New Passport, which says, 'Welcome, but be good!'". However, the text does not appear in the images he posted. The White House reshared the images, dubbing it a "patriot passport".

The passports will be available from July 6 while supplies last. Access is severely limited: applicants must make an in-person appointment at the Washington Passport Agency, with no online or mail applications accepted. Only two special acceptance events are currently listed, both at the same agency.

This marks the first time a living, sitting US president has been featured on a US passport. Current passports typically depict historical scenes like the Moon landing and symbols such as the Statue of Liberty.

The move is part of a broader pattern by the Trump regime to imprint his name and likeness on American institutions, including federal buildings, websites, and documents. Previous efforts include adding his name to the Kennedy Center (later removed) and plans to build a triumphal arch in Washington modeled after the Arc de Triomphe.

Critics argue that these actions represent an attempt to personalize state symbols and undermine democratic traditions, raising concerns about the politicization of national emblems.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk