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Trump’s State Dept. will include president’s face in new passports for America250

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · · 304 words · By Fox News
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will include president’s face in new passports for America250 The State Department is releasing new US passport designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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will include president’s face in new passports for America250 The State Department is releasing new US passport designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Why it matters

The new passport designs, obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, prominently feature President Donald Trump’s image on the inside cover.

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Mock-ups show Trump’s image surrounded by the Declaration of Independence and American flag along with the president’s signature in gold.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The official also said that the new designs will be available for any American citizen who applies for a passport when the rollout happens and will continue for as long as there is availability.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “The passports, which are set to be released this summer, are part of the Trump administration’s broader “America250” celebration, which also includes a Grand Prix race on the National Mall in August and a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn in June.”
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Web search results confirm the passports are part of the 'America250' initiative and mention associated events, including a UFC fight and a Grand Prix street race.
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States Semiquincentennial, [a] also called the Bisesquicentennial, the Sestercentennial, or the Quarter Millennium, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Indepen…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Semiquincentenni…
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web search NEUTRAL — The White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday (Task Force 250) was created on January 29, 2025, by executive order of US president Donald Trump. Its purpose is "to plan, organize,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Task_Force_on_Cele…
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web search NEUTRAL — The new passports are expected to be released in July as part of the Trump administration's America250 initiative that includes a UFC fight at the White House and a Grand Prix street race in ...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/28/trump-passports-sta…
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Claim 3: “Mock-ups show Trump’s image surrounded by the Declaration of Independence and American flag along with the president’s signature in gold.”
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Multiple web search results consistently describe the mock-ups showing Trump's image surrounded by the Declaration of Independence and the American flag, along with his signature in gold.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to mock-ups shared by the agency, the inside cover will feature President Trump and his signature with the Declaration of Independence.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2026/04/28/president-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mock-ups show Trump's image surrounded by the Declaration of Independence and American flag along with the president's signature in gold.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/trumps-state-dept-will…
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web search NEUTRAL — Previews of the commemorative passport show Trump's portrait overlaid on the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover with his signature in gold, as well as a page with an image of the ...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/28/trump-passports-sta…
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Claim 4: “The State Department is releasing new US passport designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.”
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Multiple web search results, including Fox News and general news reports, confirm that the State Department is preparing to release special US passport designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence (America250).
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States Semiquincentennial, also called the Bisesquicentennial, the Sestercentennial, or the Quarter Millennium, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independenc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Semiquincentenni…
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web search NEUTRAL — EXCLUSIVE: State Department introduces new US passports celebrating America250.FIRST ON FOX — New U.S. passport designs are set to be released this summer to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Ameri…
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/exclusive-state-department-…
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web search NEUTRAL — “As the United States celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed U.S. Passports to commemorate this historic oc…
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/politics/us-trump-passport
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Claim 5: “Another page features the famous painting of the founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence.”
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Multiple web search results report that a separate page in the commemorative passports will feature the famous painting of the founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence.
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web search NEUTRAL — The list of Founding Fathers is often expanded to include the signers of the Declaration of Independence and individuals who later approved the U.S. Constitution.[2] Some scholars regard all delegates…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founding_Fathers_of_the_United…
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web search NEUTRAL — A separate page features the famous painting of the founding fathers signing that very document. Tommy Pigott, a state department spokesperson, said in a statement the passports would feature “customi…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/donald-trump…
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web search NEUTRAL — The condition of the parchment Declaration of Independence is a sign of the place it has held in the hearts of many Americans. Years of public display have faded and worn this treasured document.
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcrip…
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Claim 6: ““As the United States celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed US passports to commemorate this historic occasion,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Fox News Digital.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that a State Department spokesperson (Tommy Pigott) stated that specially designed US passports will be released in July to commemorate the 250th anniversary.
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web search NEUTRAL — US State Department.The State Department will begin to issue the passports this summer. It is unclear how many will be issued or whether a recipient will have to request the “specially designed” passp…
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/politics/us-trump-passport
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web search NEUTRAL — The State Department says specially designed U.S. passports will launch in July to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence this summer.The limited-edition passports will be issued to any A…
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/exclusive-state-department-…
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web search NEUTRAL — GovDelivery. Menu. State Department Home State Department Home. search. United States Department of State.He will spearhead engagements with the Department’s press corps and broader media; and provide…
https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/20…
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Claim 7: “Pigott said that the new passports will continue “maintaining the same security features that make the US Passport the most secure documents in the world.””
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While the claim is stated in the evidence, the web search results do not provide sufficient, corroborating, or authoritative evidence to verify the specific claim that the new passports will maintain the exact same security features as current US passports. The claim remains an unverified statement from the source material.
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web search NEUTRAL — The new keyword in JavaScript can be quite confusing when it is first encountered, as people tend to think that JavaScript is not an object-oriented programming language. What is it? What problems ...
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1646698/what-is-the-new-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 19, 2026 · Update April 1st, 2026 The Beta site is being retired. Update February 27th, 2026 Another post discussing the changes with the Chief Product and Technology Officer is here. Update Febru…
https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/438177/new-site-des…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 11, 2013 · Note that if you declared it var a = new { }; and var o = new object();, then there is one difference, former is assignable only to another similar anonymous object, while latter being …
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17586525/what-is-the-dif…
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Claim 8: “Meanwhile, the back cover of the commemorative US passports will feature an American flag with “20” centered between the 13 stars featured on the 1777-version of the flag.”
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Only one web search result provided specific details about the back cover featuring '20' centered between the 13 stars on the 1777-version flag. This detail is not corroborated by other sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 50 stars on the flag form a constellation, representing the 50 U.S. states united, while the 13 stripes represent the thirteen colonies that won independence from Great Britain in the American Rev…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — KINEGRAM Digital Seal demonstration - Learn how to read the chip of a passport by using the Digital Seal app on your smartphone:1. Scan the machine-readable ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6G1FAZHPfw
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web search NEUTRAL — Flag: The American flag fills much of the background, waving prominently. Eagle: The bald eagle, wings spread wide, symbolizes strength, freedom, and patriotism. Pose & Clothing: He is wearing a long …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/american-flag-border
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Claim 9: “The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th Anniversary in July, a State Department official confirmed to Fox News Digital.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the launch of the new passports is expected to coincide with the 250th Anniversary in July.
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Claim 10: “The passports will be available at the Washington Passport Agency for “any American citizen” who applies for a new passport, pending availability.”
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No evidence was found regarding the specific availability location (Washington Passport Agency) or the general application process for the new passports.
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Claim 11: “The new passport designs, obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, prominently feature President Donald Trump’s image on the inside cover.”
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Multiple web search results, including reports citing CNN and general news, confirm that the new limited-edition passports will feature an image of President Donald Trump on the inside cover.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — A mockup of a new passport featuring Donald Trump's image.The limited-edition versions will place the US president’s portrait inside cover alongside declaration text and flag motifs.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/donald-trump…
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web search NEUTRAL — The US will soon begin issuing passports featuring an image of President Donald Trump inside, a State Department official said Tuesday.This rendering shows a US passport with President Donald Trump’s …
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/politics/us-trump-passport
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.