Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Dollar Bills for First Time by Sitting President
The U.S. Treasury announced on Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump's signature will be printed for the first time as part of commemorative $100 bills marking America's 259th anniversary, a historic shift from previous practices where only past presidents' marks appeared in circulation to recognize their achievements and contributions during office terms or after leaving.
Key Points
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1Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to have his name appear on federal currency, a move announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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2The new $100 bills feature both President Donald J. Trump and former Treasurer Steven Mnuchin's signatures alongside current Treaury Secretery Jason Furman.
Developments
Perspectives
Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting US president whose name will appear on banknotes, a move announced by his Treasury Department.
— [Mar 27, 13:07] Dailynews.co.tz"Trump's signature" appears alongside that of Scott Bessent in an unprecedented arrangement marking America's anniversary celebrations. Trump is the first sitting president to have this honor since Malerba was last.
— [Mar 27, 13:07] Dailynews.co.tz"Trump will stamp his signature on dollars for good," according to sources who say he has much involvement in these decisions. Trump's name is set to appear alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the first sitting president.
— [Mar 26, Mar 13:07] Okdiario"The signature of Donald Trump will be printed on US currency for good," according to sources who say he has much involvement in these decisions. This marks a historic change ending an unbroken line since Malerba.
— [Mar 26, Mar 13:07] Feeds.deccanchronicle"Trump will stamp his signature on dollars for good," according to sources who say he has much involvement in these decisions. This marks a historic change ending an unbroken line since Malerba.
— [Mar 26, Mar 13:07] Feeds.deccanchronicleThe U.S. Treasury Department announced that Donald Trump will be the only living former President whose name appears alongside current Secretary Scott Bessent as a signatory of new $100 bills, marking America's 250th anniversary and making him the first sitting president to have his signature on currency after he left office in January (though currently serving). The initial set featuring both signatures is scheduled for printing this June.