一名白宫官员和一名熟悉这一举动的消息人士证实,美国国务院将发行限量版的美国护照,以纪念美国建国250周年,该文件将在封面内页印有唐纳德·特朗普总统的图像和签名。
根据国务院发布到社交媒体的模型,内页将在《独立宣言》的风格化图像上展示特朗普的肖像。
一名国务院官员告诉ABC新闻,根据目前的计划,限量版护照只能通过华盛顿护照局获得,而其他办公室和在线更新系统仍将发布标准设计。
然而,这位官员表示,虽然限量版护照是可用的,但通过华盛顿护照机构获得护照的申请人将只能获得该设计-他们不能选择退出。
目前,华盛顿护照机构只提供预约服务。为了预约,申请人必须有两周内的国际旅行证明,并同意支付60美元的加急费。
一名部门官员表示,护照将免费发放。目前尚不清楚特朗普政府是否也会放弃出示即将出国旅行证明的要求,也不清楚这些变化何时生效。
在宣布限量版护照时,白宫发言人在一份声明中说,“特朗普总统的新爱国护照设计为美国人参加美国250周年庆典提供了又一个伟大的方式。”
“在我们历史性的500周年庆祝活动中,特朗普总统继续自豪地领导民族自豪感和爱国主义的复兴,”这位发言人说。
今年3月,美国财政部宣布,特朗普的签名将被添加到未来的美国纸币上,使他成为第一位在货币上出现自己名字的在任总统。
财政部表示,这一决定也是为了纪念美国建国250周年。
在宣布这一消息之前,人们努力创造了两种印有特朗普形象的硬币,一种1美元硬币和一种特殊的24k纪念金币。
卡尔文·柯立芝总统是唯一一位拥有印有他头像的硬币的在任总统。
联邦法律规定,在世的总统不能出现在美国货币上,尽管政府辩称这一限制不适用于硬币。
Trump's image to appear on limited-edition passports for America's 250th
The State Department is releasing a limited-edition U.S. passport to mark America's 250th anniversary and the document will feature President Donald Trump's image and signature on the inside cover, a White House official and a source familiar with the move confirmed.
The inner page will feature Trump's portrait over a stylized image of the Declaration of Independence, according to mock-ups posted to social media by the State Department.
Under current plans, the limited-edition passport will only be available through the Washington Passport Agency, while other offices and the online renewal system will still issue the standard design, a State Department official told ABC News.
However, the official said that while the limited-edition passport is available, applicants who receive a passport through the Washington Passport Agency will only be issued that design -- they cannot opt out.
Currently, the Washington Passport Agency offers services by appointment only. In order to book an appointment, applicants must have proof of international travel within two weeks and agree to pay a $60 dollar expedite fee.
A department official said the passport would be made available without any additional fees. It’s unclear whether the Trump administration might also waive the requirement to show proof of imminent international travel, and when these changes may take effect.
In announcing the limited-edition passport, a White House spokesperson said in a statement that "President Trump’s new patriotic passport design provides yet another great way Americans can join in the spectacular celebrations for America’s 250th birthday."
"President Trump continues to proudly lead a renewal of national pride and patriotism during our historic semiquincentennial celebration," the spokesperson said.
In March, the Treasury Department announced that Trump’s signature would be added to future U.S. paper currency, making him the first sitting president to have their name appear on currency.
The Treasury said the decision was also in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
The announcement followed efforts to create two coins with Trump's image on them, a $1 coin and a special 24-karat commemorative gold coin.
President Calvin Coolidge was the only sitting president to have a coin with his image on it.
Federal law says no living president can appear on U.S. currency, though the administration has argued the restriction does not apply to coins.





