Limited-Edition U.S. Passports with Trump Image Issued at Washington Agency

A limited-edition U.S. passport featuring imagery of President Donald Trump and the Declaration of Independence began issuance on July 6 at the Washington Passport Agency. The design forms part of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations and is restricted to 25,000 to 30,000 copies available only while supplies last.

State Department officials stated the passports can be obtained solely through the Washington agency and designated events. Some applicants traveled thousands of miles after learning of the edition on social media. Reactions among recipients on Friday varied.

Nour Farhat said she was not surprised by the design but hoped to opt out. "We will be traveling internationally and that is a political statement to have his picture on my passport," she told Newsweek. , for the passport and Fourth of July events.

He paid $60 to renew and described the process as relatively easy. David Willingham came from Atlanta, Georgia, and called the item rare and one of a kind that would remain valid for 10 years. Max Black arrived from North Carolina and said the process was quick.

Raeden Kough traveled from Los Angeles and expressed excitement tied to the anniversary. One unnamed woman said she had not requested the portrait and expressed shock upon receiving it. Newsweek reported that many recipients preferred the updated artwork and color scheme while others voiced disappointment.