“It's a scary day in America when an actual King behaves more democratically than the President of the United States,” said Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, referencing King Charles III’s state visit as he reacted to the news.
A mock-up of the passport design sees a blue and white image of the President’s face in the middle of the Declaration of Independence. Trump’s signature, marked in gold, can be seen underneath.
Other examples include a giant Trump banner being hung at the Justice Department earlier this year. In another move that prompted backlash, Trump’s name was added to the Kennedy Center in December. The decision was made by the President’s hand-picked board, which he himself chairs.
Meanwhile, several Democrats have echoed Sen. Van Hollen’s concerns about the plan for Trump’s face to appear on some passports.
“No sitting President has ever done this. Coins, park passes, battleships, and now your passport. The man cannot find a surface he will not slap his name or face on.,” he continued. “This is not patriotism. It is vanity.”
“The irony: Many Americans can’t even afford to travel right now. Airfares are up, gas is up, and families are paying the price for a failed war of choice,” the Committee said in response to a White House announcement describing the limited-edition special as a “patriot passport.”
The price of Brent crude oil has risen again this week, reaching above $114 per barrel on Wednesday. The national average price of gasoline in the U.S. is also up, sitting at $4.23 per gallon on Wednesday according to the American Automobile Association.
“Trump is too busy trying to slap his face on everything to lower costs for working people or end his war in Iran,” claimed Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, adding that her bill introduced on April 16, the Humble Presidents Act, “would stop the President from advertising his own personal brand.”
President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2026. —Jim Watson—Getty Images“If Trump cared about lowering costs as much as he does putting his face and name on everything, gas would be $1, and we'd be paying $25 a month for groceries,” he claimed. “This guy is only President for himself, and everyone knows it.”
“Gas prices are at their highest level in four years. What is Sec. [Marco] Rubio focused on? Putting Trump’s face on U.S. passports,” said Lieu.
“November is coming,” Lieu concluded, pointing towards the upcoming midterm elections this fall, which will prove pivotal for the Republican control over the government.
In response to the criticism, White House spokesperson Olivia Wales told TIME: “President Trump wants all Americans to enjoy the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year—and it’s a shame that Democrats are choosing partisan politics over unity. The President and his Administration are proudly leading a renewal of national pride and patriotism for all Americans during this historical semiquincentennial celebration, ensuring America gets the spectacular birthday it deserves.”
The long-time sparring partner of Trump, who is known for mimicking the President’s vernacular over social media, mocked the passport by pretending to announce a parody California driving license “in honor” of the state’s 175th anniversary.
“It will feature a handsome, high-quality photo of me,” read a statement from the Governor’s press office. “This is about celebrating our beautiful state (it is not about me, despite the very handsome photo).” Newsom’s press office had earlier posted an image of a fake passport design that included a photo of Trump with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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