The United States government has announced plans to release a limited number of special passports that will carry the image of President Donald Trump. The initiative is intended to mark the country’s 250th Independence anniversary.
The State Department said the passports will be produced as a special edition and will only be available for a short period.
Officials noted that the move departs from established norms in democratic nations, where it is uncommon for a sitting president’s image to appear in official travel documents.
The department’s spokesperson, Tommy Pigott, said the release is scheduled to coincide with the July 4 celebrations.
Reports indicate that the passports will be obtainable at designated locations in Washington and will not attract any additional cost.
However, lawmakers from the Democratic Party have criticised the decision, accusing the government of misusing taxpayers’ money.
