The U.S. Department of State will begin issuing a limited-edition passport design to mark the 250th anniversary of the nation's Declaration of Independence, featuring an image of President Donald Trump. According to reports from Al Jazeera and Latin American outlets Clarin and Folha de S.Paulo, the special passports are part of broader celebrations for the national milestone.
Officials stated that the commemorative design, which includes an illustration of the president described by Clarin as having a stern expression, had been under consideration for several months before receiving final approval. A spokesperson confirmed the plans on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The reports note that applicants who do not wish to receive the commemorative version will be able to choose a standard passport instead.
The framing of the announcement varies subtly between sources. Al Jazeera presents the news matter-of-factly, linking the passports directly to the anniversary celebration plans. The Latin American sources, Clarin and Folha de S.Paulo, provide more procedural detail, noting the months of study preceding the decision and the specific timing of the approval and announcement. All sources confirm the optional nature of the commemorative document.
No source questions the factual basis of the announcement, and all attribute the information to U.S. State Department officials. The reports focus on the administrative and symbolic aspects of the passport design rather than providing commentary on its political significance.