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The White House Just Announced New Commemorative Passports Featuring Trump's Face—And The Trolling Was Swift
One marked difference, however, is Republican President Gerald Ford's likeness wasn't plastered on everything in 1976. MAGA Republican President Donald Trump seems determined to make certain his will be.
After the Treasury announcing that special non-circulating Trump coins will be issued by the U.S. Mint and banners of Trump appearing on federal buildings, the State Department announced this week that Trump’s visage will also appear on a commemorative passport.
You can see the White House's announcement here:
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In response, California Democratic Representative Mike Levin posted on X:
"You have got to be kidding me."
"The State Department is putting Donald Trump’s scowling face on the U.S. passport."
"His signature in gold. Superimposed over the Declaration of Independence, a document literally written to get away from this exact behavior."
Rep. Levin added:
"No sitting president has ever done this. Coins, park passes, battleships, and now your passport. The man cannot find a surface he will not slap his name or face on."
"This is not patriotism."
"It is vanity."
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The online mocking of the Trump administration announcement was fast and furious.
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And at least one person pointed out not even North Korea puts their "Dear Leader" on passports.
The White House X account team tried to defend their widely mocked announcement with a whataboutism...
...comparing a Metro card offered as a souvenir for people in D.C. for Democratic President Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration.
It didn't go well.
For the Bicentennial, the U.S. mint issued three commemorative coins for circulation: quarters featuring a Colonial Drummer by artist Jack L. Ahr, half-dollars featuring Independence Hall by Seth G. Huntington, and dollars featuring a Liberty Bell against the Moon by Dennis R. Williams.
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The three new reverse designs issued in 1976 were chosen in a national $5,000 competition launched in 1973 and sponsored by the Department of the Treasury.
In 2026, circulating commemorative coins include a nickel, dime, half-dollar, and five different quarters.
A commemorative penny is also available, but only for purchase from the mint.
New pennies were discontinued as circulating coins by order of Trump in 2025.
Pete Hegseth Just Took Kid Rock For A Joy Ride In An Army Helicopter—And People Are Furious
He was described by Hegseth as a "patriot and a huge supporter of our troops" at a time when the Trump administration is preparing to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Hegseth wrote:
"Joined my friend @KidRock — and some of our great @USArmy Apache pilots — for a ride this morning. (More to come on that!) Kid Rock is a patriot and huge supporter of our troops. The War Department is wasting no time celebrating America’s 250th — home of the free because of the brave."
You can see his post and the photos below.
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Hegseth's post sparked anger, given he posted these photos against the backdrop of the Trump administration's war in Iran that has led to a surge in gas prices and caused heavy casualties across the region, with thousands killed on multiple fronts.
In Iran, authorities report at least 3,375 deaths, while Lebanon has seen more than 2,290 people killed amid ongoing fighting. In Israel, 23 people have died, along with more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states. Military losses include 15 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and 13 U.S. service members across the region.
Hegseth was swiftly criticized for the unprofessional display.
Hegseth's post comes just weeks after he called off the U.S. Army's investigation after Kid Rock posted a video of an Army Apache helicopter doing a fly-by at his Nashville home.
The video shows Kid Rock saluting as the aircraft hovers near his property, standing next to a replica Statue of Liberty by his pool. In the brief clip, a helicopter that appears to be an AH-64 Apache—an attack helicopter used by the U.S. Army and National Guard—flies at low altitude near his estate in Whites Creek.
The Army previously said it had launched a review to determine whether any safety rules were violated during the unexpected fly-by. Military aircraft flights are generally carried out as part of routine training rather than at the request of private individuals.
After Kid Rock tweeted about the fly-by, Hegseth announced he had called off the investigation, referring to the pilots as "patriots" while declaring there would be "No punishment" and "No investigation."
Responding to the controversy, Kid Rock told reporters that pilots fly out of Fort Campbell and that he regularly sees helicopters in the area, noting, “It’s not the first time" they've flown over his property.
