Treasury Department considers $250 bill featuring Trump's portrait

The Treasury Department is exploring the design of a commemorative $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait and signature, pending the passage of related legislation. This would be the first instance of a living person appearing on U.S. currency in over 150 years. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson from South Carolina has introduced a bill to authorize the printing of these notes, which currently has 15 Republican cosponsors but has not yet passed the House Financial Services Committee after more than a year. The bill would also need Senate approval before reaching the President's desk. A Treasury Department spokesperson indicated that the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is preparing for the possibility of producing the bill if the legislation is enacted. The spokesperson also clarified that no taxpayer funds would be used for this initiative, as the Bureau finances its operations through product sales. Additionally, the State Department plans to issue special edition passports featuring Trump's portrait to commemorate the nation's upcoming anniversary.