US Treasury Secretary confirms plans for $250 bill featuring Trump’s face

The White House is advocating for Congressional approval of a proposed $250 bill featuring former President Donald Trump's image, intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that his department has undertaken preparatory work, including design mock-ups, in anticipation of the legislation passing.

This initiative faces a significant legal hurdle as current federal law, established in 1866, prohibits the likeness of any living person from appearing on U.S. currency. Legislation introduced by Representative Joe Wilson in February 2025, which would amend this law to allow a living former president on the $250 bill, has reportedly stalled in Congress.

Despite the existing legal restrictions, the Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing is reportedly conducting due diligence in response to the proposed change. The proposal has drawn criticism from Democrats, while the Treasury Secretary maintains the department will adhere to the law, emphasizing that congressional action is required for the bill to proceed.