US Treasury to Feature Trump's Signature on New Currency

First time a sitting president's signature will appear on American paper money

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:18am

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The U.S. Treasury Department has announced plans to include President Donald Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president. Traditionally, U.S. currency has only featured the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and Treasurer, not the president. This move is the latest instance of Trump putting his name and likeness on American institutions.

Why it matters

The decision to feature Trump's signature on U.S. currency is seen by some as an unprecedented politicization of American money. While presidents have appeared on coins and bills, their signatures have not. This move could set a precedent for future presidents to have their signatures featured, blurring the line between the office of the presidency and the nation's financial institutions.

The details

The Treasury Department says the decision to include Trump's signature is part of an ongoing effort to commemorate his presidency, including the planned release of a 24-karat gold coin bearing his image. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach have both released statements praising the move as an appropriate way to recognize Trump's 'historic achievements'.

  • The Treasury Department announced the plans on March 26, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, whose signature will now appear on all new U.S. paper currency.

Scott Bessent

The current U.S. Treasury Secretary who approved the decision to include Trump's signature on currency.

Brandon Beach

The current U.S. Treasurer who stated that including Trump's signature on currency is 'appropriate' and 'well deserved'.

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What they’re saying

“There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country than with U.S dollar bills bearing President Trump's name.”

— Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary

“Printing President Trump's signature on the American currency is not only appropriate, but also well deserved.”

— Brandon Beach, U.S. Treasurer

What’s next

The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing will begin incorporating Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, though it is unclear when the first bills featuring his signature will enter circulation.

The takeaway

The decision to feature a sitting president's signature on U.S. currency is unprecedented and raises concerns about the politicization of American money. While presidents have appeared on currency before, this move blurs the line between the office of the presidency and the nation's financial institutions in a way that could set a concerning precedent for future administrations.