The US Department of the Treasury announced that President Donald Trump's signature will appear on future US paper currency alongside that of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. This breaks with the tradition since 1861 of featuring only the signatures of the treasurer and Treasury secretary on notes. Treasury Secretary Bessent described the change as "the most powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump." The first $100 bills bearing the new signatures are scheduled for printing in June, with other denominations to follow. The report also notes related plans for potential $1 coins featuring Trump's likeness as part of the anniversary commemorations. Perspectives differ on the move: supporters see it as a fitting tribute to national milestones, while the departure from long-established protocol has prompted questions about personalization of official symbols, though direct criticism of the currency plan itself was not detailed in the announcement. Source: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/trump-put-his-signature-us-dollar-bills-breaking-tradition-1861