Overview
- The White House confirmed the plan Tuesday through spokesperson Tommy Pigott on X.
- An image published by Fox News Digital shows an interior photo of Trump with a gold-colored signature alongside a scene of the Founding Fathers.
- A State Department official said the passports will be issued only in Washington, D.C., and only while supplies last.
- Some Democrats mocked the decision, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom posting a doctored image that replaced the portrait with a photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Coverage also notes a planned gold coin bearing Trump’s image and an IndyCar race in Washington set for August 21–23 as part of the anniversary program.