The U.S. Treasury is preparing draft designs for a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump, though federal law still prohibits living figures on American currency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the work as advance planning, stressing that Congress must first change the rule. Legislation remains stalled, leaving the proposal symbolic for now. Supporters view the note as a Semiquincentennial tribute, while critics warn of politicizing currency amid economic strain. The initiative joins other Trump‑era design shifts, including a passport portrait and his signature on new notes. Online, Trump amplified the theme with an AI‑generated $100 bill on Truth Social.
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