Trump's Signature to Appear on New U.S. Currency

It's the first time a sitting president's signature will be featured on American money.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:10pm

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that President Donald Trump's signature will be printed on all newly minted U.S. currency. This marks the first time a sitting president's signature will appear on American money.

Why it matters

The decision to feature a sitting president's signature on U.S. currency is highly unusual and seen by some as a political move. It raises questions about the independence of the Treasury Department and the potential for the office of the presidency to influence the design of official government documents.

The details

According to the announcement, Trump's signature will be printed on all new bills, including $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 notes. The Treasury Department stated that this change will be implemented gradually as new currency is printed and circulated.

  • The Treasury Department made the announcement on March 26, 2026.

The players

U.S. Department of the Treasury

The federal agency responsible for printing and distributing U.S. currency.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, whose signature will be featured on new U.S. currency for the first time.

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What they’re saying

“This is an unprecedented and concerning move that undermines the non-partisan nature of our currency.”

— Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator

“It's an honor to have the president's signature on our nation's money, reflecting his leadership and commitment to the American people.”

— Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury

What’s next

The Treasury Department stated that the new currency featuring Trump's signature will be gradually introduced into circulation over the next several years.

The takeaway

The decision to feature a sitting president's signature on U.S. currency is highly unusual and raises concerns about the potential politicization of official government documents. It remains to be seen how the public will react to this change and what the long-term implications may be.