Trump's face-lift for America's money

Treasury officials have begun preparing designs for a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump, a proposal that would require Congress to overturn a longstanding ban on living people appearing on U.S. currency.

Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, displays an article on the proposed $250 banknote featuring an image of US President Donald Trump during a news conference in the White House on Thursday, May 28, 2026. (Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images).

President Donald Trump has devoted a lot of time and energy renovating Washington D.C. First he proceeded to demolish the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $400 million ballroom. The World War II memorial might be next in line for renovation, and plans are in motion for a triumphal 250-foot arch.

The president acknowledged enthusiasm for the city's makeover at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. “I love construction. It's very exciting," Trump said, adding........

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