New $100 bills to feature President Trump's signature

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday displayed an image of a redesigned $100 bill that includes President Trump's signature. The notes are scheduled to enter circulation ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. Bessent reposted the image from President Trump's Truth Social account and wrote that it was "only appropriate" for the currency to be issued on the anniversary of American independence.

Background on the redesign Bessent stated that the change aligns with goals of economic growth and dollar strength. The same announcement was first made in late March. Federal law generally bars living people from appearing on U.S. currency. Officials have cited the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 as authority for the exception tied to the semiquincentennial.

Reactions and polling Sens.

Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley wrote in an April letter that it was unclear how the signature would address public concerns. Recent polling showed 59 percent of respondents disapproved of the change, while 24 percent approved. The administration has also incorporated the president's name and image on limited-edition passports and National Park passes.

It remains unclear exactly when the new notes will reach public distribution.