Fox News • May 30, 2026 12:00

Bessent readies Trump $250 bill as one big hurdle stands between Treasury and making it reality

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Treasury says it is preparing a $250 commemorative note with Trump's portrait if Congress passes legislation allowing living people on U.S. currency.

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Thu 20:51 - France 24

Trump’s face on a $250 bill? US Treasury push for first banknote featuring living president

Fri 02:13 - Al Jazeera English

US Treasury secretary confirms plans for $250 bill featuring Trump’s face

Fri 22:01 - The Hill

Bessent: 'President Trump should be on' $250 bill

Sat 12:00 - Fox News

Bessent readies Trump $250 bill as one big hurdle stands between Treasury and making it reality

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Al Jazeera English

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02:13

US Treasury secretary confirms plans for $250 bill featuring Trump’s face

Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.

France 24

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20:51

Trump’s face on a $250 bill? US Treasury push for first banknote featuring living president

According to a new report by the Washington Post, Donald Trump's team are pushing for his face to appear on a new $250 dollar bill to mark the USA's 250th …

The Hill

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22:01

Bessent: 'President Trump should be on' $250 bill

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday endorsed a $250 bill to commemorate the U.S. semiquincentennial featuring President Trump. Larry Kudlow, a conservative contributor for Fox Business, asked the Trump administration …