Bessent Readies Trump $250 Bill as One Big Hurdle Stands Between Treasury and Making It Reality
Treasury officials are preparing the note in case Congress changes the law, while Democrats say the plan is self-aggrandizing and unlikely to pass.
- On Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent officially confirmed the Treasury Department is preparing a new $250 banknote featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary.
- Artist Alexander is designing the note for Independence Day's 250th anniversary, proposing a "women's liberation" theme featuring Betsy Ross that the president reportedly approved.
- Mocking the proposed bill, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told officials to "Get over yourself," while federal law prohibits portraits of living people on U.S. currency without congressional approval.
- Senate Democrats can block the legislation via filibuster, and Schumer criticized the bill's focus amid rising inflation, contrasting the administration's priorities with Americans' financial struggles.
- By Jan 20, 2029, Americans may struggle to afford basic needs, according to State Hillary Clinton, while recent data shows about 34% are unable to meet monthly debt payments.
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Hillary Clinton Just Threw Some Epic Shade At Trump Over His Push To Print $250 Bills Featuring His Portrait
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton mocked President Donald Trump following a report he approved a proposed design featuring his portrait on a new $250 bill bearing his signature, despite longstanding federal law barring living people from appearing on U.S. currency.According to four current and former Treasury Department employees who spoke to the Post anonymously out of fear of retaliation, two political appointees at the department—U.S.…
Treasury prepares $250 bill with Trump's face for 250th anniversary
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Treasury Department is preparing a $250 note bearing President Donald Trump’s portrait for the nation’s 250th anniversary, but the bill can only move forward only if Congress changes federal law barring living people from U.S. currency. “It’s all up on Capitol Hill. At Treasury, we prepare things in advance. So we have prepared, in advance, that if the legislation is passed, but we will stick to th…
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