Trump unveils new US passport with picture of himself
President Donald Trump unveiled a design for a limited-edition 'Patriot Passport' to commemorate the 250th anniversary of US independence, featuring his own portrait. The move is part of a broader trend of the President incorporating his personal branding into government institutions.
Why it matters
The inclusion of a sitting president's likeness on official travel documents is unprecedented and raises questions about the politicization of government symbols.
The new limited-edition US passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary of independence featuring President Donald Trump.
The article reports the facts of the announcement and provides context regarding previous instances of the President's branding without using inflammatory language.
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