Nigeria: Trump’s face to appear on limited edition US passports

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

The US State Department is introducing a limited-edition passport featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The passport will feature Trump’s image on the inside cover, alongside the Declaration of Independence and his signature in gold. A second design will showcase a historic painting of the US Founding Fathers.

This move has sparked criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who accuse Secretary of State Marco Rubio of “indulging Trump’s vanity”. Trump has been putting his name and image on government institutions, including the Kennedy Center and dollar bills.

The limited-edition passports will be available at no extra cost, only at in-person appointments in Washington, and for a limited time. It’s unclear if applicants can refuse the Trump-themed passport.