EXCLUSIVE: Trump Is Sticking His Face on Your Passport
Sam Stein and Ben Parker break down a Bulwark exclusive that the State Department is putting Trump’s face on U.S.
Sam Stein and Ben Parker break down a Bulwark exclusive that the State Department is putting Trump's face on U.S. passports, as part of "America 250." Sam and Ben walk through what the redesign would actually include, why it’s unprecedented, and how it fits into a broader pattern of Trump branding across federal symbols and institutions. Plus, they break down how we reached out to the White House and State Department for comment and gave them time to respond. Instead, the White House sent the story to Fox News.
Update, (April 30, 2026, 4:20 p.m. EDT): Since this video was published, it has been reported that the Trump-emblazoned passports will only be available at the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, D.C.
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