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Trump’s Signature Comes as Americans Stop Using Cash
New banknotes will bear President Trump’s signature, replacing the U.S. treasurer’s, marking a historic shift in currency design, Treasury officials said.
- The Treasury Department announced Thursday that future American banknotes will feature President Donald Trump's signature, replacing the U.S. Treasurer's name on upcoming print runs while existing bills remain legal tender.
- Historically, U.S. currency design has prioritized state institutions over personal identity, with changes typically focused on security upgrades or anti-counterfeiting measures rather than elevating a sitting president's personal mark.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the move, stating it "recognizes the leadership role of the president in shaping the nation's economic direction," while the Bureau of Engraving and Printing manages technical adjustments.
- Musician Jack White criticized the decision on Friday, describing Trump as a "manipulative, loophole finding, egomaniacal, conman" and mocking the signature addition during an international crisis.
- White proposed a "legally questionable" protest involving marking out the president's name on banknotes, questioning whether rules against defacing U.S. currency apply equally to all citizens or "just donnie.
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