Trump's Patriot Passport Features His Portrait

The White House unveiled a new, limited-edition U.S. passport design on Friday, dubbed the "Patriot Passport," intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This design prominently features a portrait of President Donald Trump, depicted hunched over and scowling at the Resolute Desk, with the Declaration of Independence partially visible behind him. The portrait is based on a photograph by White House photographer Daniel Torok, and Trump's signature is displayed prominently below it.

The opposite page of the passport includes a detail from John Trumbull's 1818 painting "Declaration of Independence" and the inscription "United States of America 250." The back of the passport displays a logo for "Freedom 250," a group established by Trump for commemorating the U.S. founding, distinct from the congressionally approved "America 250" initiative. This marks a departure from a previous passport design released in April, which also included a Trump portrait.

According to a statement from a State Department spokesperson to Fast Company, the "Patriot Passport" will be available starting July 6, 2026, exclusively at the Washington Passport Agency. It will serve as the default passport for individuals applying in person at that location. Approximately 40,000 of these standard-size, commemorative passports will be issued until supplies are exhausted, with standard passport fees applying. Trump himself commented on his social network, stating the passport says "Welcome, but be good!"

This passport design is part of a broader pattern of Trump utilizing national anniversaries for personal branding. Earlier, the U.S. Mint approved a commemorative coin featuring the same portrait of Trump at his desk, despite federal laws prohibiting living individuals from appearing on currency. Trump also appointed individuals to key positions within the America 250 Commission.