Trump officials push for new $250 banknote featuring president’s face for America’s 250th anniversary

New Delhi ( The Indian View team) : Officials in the Trump administration are reportedly pushing for a new $250 banknote featuring Trump’s face as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.

According to a report by The Washington Post, a mock-up of the proposed note has already been created. The design places Trump’s portrait in the centre and includes the words “250 AMERICA.” The idea has created displeasure inside the Treasury Department and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), the agency responsible for producing US currency.

A similar version of the proposed bill was shared earlier this year by Andy Barr, who posted a photograph holding a giant mock-up of the note alongside US Treasurer Brandon Beach. The report said Beach, one of Trump’s appointees, had “repeatedly urged staff” at the BEP to move ahead with plans for the commemorative note.

Under current US federal law, only deceased individuals can appear on American currency. The last time a living person appeared on US money was in 1866, before the practice was banned.

In February 2025, Joe Wilson introduced legislation proposing a $250 bill featuring Trump. The bill was referred to the House Financial Services Committee but has not yet received a hearing. Wilson’s office told the Post that Bessent and Trump “have spoken with Rep. Wilson about their support for this on multiple occasions.” A Treasury spokesperson told the Post that the Bureau of Engraving and Printing “is conducting appropriate planning and due diligence” regarding the proposal.