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Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a redesigned U.S. passport featuring his own image, sparking a wave of reactions across social media. Sharing a photo of the new passport on his Truth Social platform, Trump captioned it: “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’ President DJT.”
The exact placement of the phrase “Welcome, but be good!” within the passport remains unclear.
The passport’s design prominently displays Trump’s serious portrait along with his signature, set against imagery related to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Earlier this year, the White House announced a limited-edition passport to commemorate the nation’s milestone anniversary in July. This special edition is reportedly available to any American citizen who applies and can be obtained at the Washington Passport Agency.
Public response has been sharply divided. Supporters praised the design as the “most patriotic US passport ever” and hailed it as an “EPIC” new symbol for patriots. Conversely, critics questioned the appropriateness of featuring Trump’s likeness on a passport, especially given the rich 250-year history of the United States, with some suggesting the former president’s image overshadows the historic significance.
Additionally, some have expressed confusion over Trump’s phrase “Welcome, but be good!” suggesting it reflects a misunderstanding of the passport’s purpose. Comments noted that a passport is simply a travel document, not a grant of citizenship or entry approval, and questioned whether Trump conflated these functions.
The passport’s adjacent page features the iconic painting of the Declaration of Independence’s signing, alongside a “250” marking beneath the words “United States of America,” further emphasizing the commemorative nature of the edition.
As the limited-release passport begins circulating, it continues to provoke debate about symbolism, patriotism, and the role of personal branding in official documents.