- Trump-related legislative actions include seeking approval for his portrait on a $250 bill and the renaming of a Florida airport after him.
- The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has been tasked with producing a $250 note featuring Donald Trump's portrait, alongside introducing legislation mandating commemorative bills.
Under pressure from loyalists, Bureau of Engraving and Printing staff were tasked with producing unauthorized banknote prototypes featuring Donald Trump's image.
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Under pressure from loyalists, Bureau of Engraving and Printing staff were tasked with producing unauthorized banknote prototypes featuring Donald Trump's image.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Stalled legislation proposes new high-denomination bills while pushing for expedited production of commemorative notes.Sub-event
Pressure mounted on the BEP to produce unauthorized Trump banknote prototypes.1 source
Beach pushed BEP to expedite the design and production of the $250 Trump bill.1 source
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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has been tasked with producing a $250 note featuring Donald Trump's portrait, alongside introducing legislation mandating commemorative bills.Also in this story
- Congress passed a law allowing the production of special commemorative coins.
- Scott Bessent stepped in for Karoline Leavitt during her maternity leave and discussed the possibility of featuring Donald Trump on the $250 bill.
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Georgia
state of the United States of America
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Brandon Beach
State Senator
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