Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump unveiled the new design of the United States passport, which features his image on a page before the Declaration of Independence. The passport is part of the “America250” celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The new design will be available to any American citizen who applies for a passport during the rollout. The unveiling comes as the U.S. has enacted stricter vetting policies for foreign visitors, demanding that they respect and follow U.S. laws and institutions.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
President Trump’s image appears on the new passport, alongside the Declaration of Independence. The passport is part of the “America250” celebration. The State Department will roll out the new design this summer. The new vetting policies for foreign visitors coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trump’s social media post accompanies the image, with the message “Welcome, but be good!”
The passport becomes a prop in the performance of national identity.
Author: Evan Null
