NPR News·4 min read·medium
The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
R
Rachel Treisman
✦AI Summary
The U.S. Treasury has unveiled a commemorative $1 coin featuring President Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary. Legal experts argue the coin violates laws prohibiting the depiction of living persons on currency, though the Treasury maintains the special authorization overrides these norms.
In his second term, President Trump's image has cropped up in many new places: U.S. passports, national park passes , government building banners and — soon — official coins.
politicseconomy
✦
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in