Trump could appear on new $250 bill

The White House is pushing Congress to approve a $250 bill bearing President Trump’s face, a move that would require changing federal law barring living people from appearing on U.S. currency

Bill mock-up presented by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (right) features Trump portrait seemingly based on his 2023 Fulton County Jail mugshot (left)

Bessent says bill would mark nation’s 250th anniversary of independence

Trump’s signature

LEGAL HURDLES

1866 law bars living people from appearing on U.S. currency to avoid resemblance to monarchy. Trump allies in Congress want exception, but bill would still need House and Senate approval

Plan for new note could also violate federal law that specifies denominations that can be produced. That law does not include $250

Pictures: Newscom, Getty Images, Fulton County Sheriff's Office
Sources: U.S. Treasury, Reuters, BBC
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