President Donald Trump unveiled a limited-edition “Patriot Passport” rendering that places his portrait on a U.S. passport to mark the country’s 250th anniversary. Trump posted the image with the caption “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” and the White House’s official account reposted his version. Critics pointed out that passports are issued to American citizens for travel abroad, not to foreigners entering the country, and questioned the choice of text and image. A post quoting the State Department said the special passport will be issued only at the Washington Passport Agency starting July 6. The announcement has become part of the broader, contested rollout of events tied to the 250th anniversary, which includes nationwide celebrations and planned official gatherings in Washington around the July 4 period.
