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By Giulia Carbonaro
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New U.S. passports featuring President Donald Trump's face are only set to be released as part of a limited edition batch in a specific location.
The State Department announced last week that it was preparing to release the passports—featuring an image of Trump on top of the Declaration of Independence and opposite an image of the Founding Fathers—to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.
But the passports will only be issued this summer, likely on July 4, for U.S. citizens applying for a new passport at the Washington Passport Agency in the nation's capital as long as supplies last, the State Department told CNN.
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An estimated 25,000 to 30,000 passports will be available, NPR reported. But a State Department official called the estimate "fake news," without specifying an alternative number.
Why It Matters
Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to be featured on official travel documents.
It comes amid a broad push to add the president's name to prominent institutions and cultural landmarks. Since his return to the White House, Trump has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Kennedy Center after himself, though a legal challenge is aiming to block the renaming of the performing arts complex.
Trump has also put his name on an entire class of planned warships—the Trump-class battleships—and might also soon lend his name to an airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.
State lawmakers approved a proposal to rename Palm Beach International Airport after Trump in February, and Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law in late March. Palm Beach County commissioners are set to vote on the renaming this week.
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Who Is Going to Get Trump Passports?
Americans seeking passport renewals this summer at the Washington Passport Agency office will automatically be provided the limited-edition passport, according to reports. Those in Washington D.C. wishing to obtain a standard passport can do so by applying online.
"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 occasion," a State Department spokesperson told Newsweek previously.
"These passports will feature customized artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same security features that make the U.S. passport the most secure documents in the world."
Trump is pushing ahead with plans to add his name to important institutions and buildings despite a majority of U.S. voters opposing these moves, according to polls.
A survey released by the Pew Research Center on Friday found that only nine percent of Americans believe it acceptable for a sitting president to name government buildings after themselves.
Even among Republicans, just 17 percent said it would be acceptable to name government buildings after Trump while he is still in office, and 33 percent believed it would be acceptable after his presidency.
Three-quarters of Democrats said it would be unacceptable at any point.
Are you hoping to obtain a Trump passport—or trying to avoid it? Get in touch at g.carbonaro@newsweek.com
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