Donald Trump has unveiled the design of a special edition US passport, featuring an image of himself and his signature, in a move seen as another display of self-promotion. The US State Department had previously announced the release of these limited passports to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. In a recent post on Truth Social, President Trump shared images of the new passport design with a message saying, “Welcome, but be good! President DJT.” The exact location of the “but be good” warning within the passport remains undisclosed.
The revealed sample pages show President Trump depicted in a commanding pose at his Oval Office desk, with the original text from the Declaration of Independence in the background and his signature underneath. An earlier version of the passport featured a different image of Trump against a US flag backdrop instead of the Declaration of Independence.
One of the passport pages showcases John Trumbull’s painting “The Declaration of Independence” with the phrase “United States of America 250” below it. This special edition passport was announced in April as part of the nation’s 250th-anniversary celebrations. The passport, promoted as a limited edition to mark the historic occasion, will showcase custom artwork and enhanced images throughout.
Reportedly, these unique passports will be available to all American citizens who apply during the rollout period, with distribution taking place at the Washington Passport Agency. This initiative is part of Trump’s unconventional approach to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, which also included hosting a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn to commemorate his 80th birthday. The event, advertised as a gift to the public, required viewers to subscribe to Paramount+ for access.
Notable attendees at the UFC event included British boxer Tyson Fury and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The 250th-anniversary festivities are not over yet, as the Trump administration plans to host an Indycar grand prix in Washington in August, along with a purported world-record fireworks display on the Fourth of July.