President Donald Trump’s image on a new $250 bill is just one of several ways House Republicans have suggested to honor the 45th and 47th chief executive.
Lawmakers in the 119th Congress also introduced legislation that would rename Washington Dulles International Airport, add Trump’s face to Mount Rushmore, make Trump’s birthday a national holiday, and expunge Trump’s impeachments in 2019 and 2021.
“It is unprecedented and, to be honest with you, it’s completely wild,” John White, professor emeritus of politics at Catholic University, told The Washington Post. “History shows that most things are named after presidents after they have either long left office or been deceased.”
Rep. Joe Wilson, R- S.C., on Feb. 27 introduced the “Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act,” which directs the Bureau of Printing and Engraving to design and print a $250 dollar bill of legal U.S. tender that bears Trump’s image. The bill creates an exemption to previous 19th century legislation banning living figures on currency to allow individuals who have served as president to appear on currency.
Wilson’s office issued a press release mentioning that next year is the 250th Anniversary of the U.S., and a larger denomination $250 bill would help families carry less cash.
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, in March proposed the “Golden Age Act of 2025,” which directs the Treasury Department to print $100 bills with Trump’s portrait.
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