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The United States Department of State plans to take an unprecedented step in the country’s history. To make the celebration of 250 years of United States independence or ‘semi quincentennial’ memorable, a special edition passport featuring the photo and signature of President Donald Trump planned for release.

On Tuesday (28 April), the United States Department of State confirmed this information in an official statement.

The statement said, this special edition passport will be quite different from a regular passport. This passport with advanced graphics and special security features will have a modern touch on every page. However, the most discussed issue the design of the inner pages of the passport. According to the released design, there will be a serious portrait photo of Donald Trump and his digital signature in golden ink. This mainly released as a collector’s edition or ‘limited edition’.

United States citizens interested in obtaining this special passport will be able to apply directly at the passport agency in Washington. A spokesperson of the Department of State said, this will be distributed in limited numbers or until stock lasts.

However, a big surprise for the general public—no additional fee or charge will be taken from applicants for this special edition. That means citizens will be able to collect this historic commemorative edition at the cost of a regular passport.

Analysts say, this initiative part of a broader plan of the Trump administration, through which he wants to permanently associate his name and image with various state symbols and institutions. Recently seen—

National Park Pass: Addition of Trump’s photo in passes for entry to national parks.

Trump Savings Account: A special banking scheme to encourage savings among children.

TrumpRx: A special initiative to ensure medicine supply and healthcare across the country.

However, not all initiatives of Donald Trump successful without obstacles. The proposal to rename the important transport hub ‘Penn Station’ in New York after him created widespread discussion but could not be implemented in the end.

In addition, the issue of adding Trump’s name with traditional institutions like ‘Kennedy Center’ and ‘United States Institute of Peace’ currently hanging in court or legal complications.

The use of the photo of such a political figure in passports on the occasion of 250 years of United States independence has created mixed reactions in the political arena. According to supporters, this a great honor to the country’s leadership. On the other hand, critics say, the presence of a single individual in a state document leaves room for debate about how consistent it with American tradition.

Source: New York Times

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