Trump administration prepares for proposed $250 bill with the president’s face on it

Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.

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National story. 49 articles from 31 sources. 28 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated May 29, 2026.

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11 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· NPR, Wyoming Public Media
NPRLean Left· May 29, 2026

Treasury Department prepares $250 bill with Trump's face on it

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· May 29, 2026

Treasury Department prepares $250 bill with Trump's face on it

NBC NewsLean Left· May 29, 2026

Trump administration prepares for proposed $250 bill with the president’s face on it

The WeekLean Left· May 29, 2026

Treasury pushes for $250 bill featuring Trump’s face

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· May 29, 2026

Treasury prepares to make Trump the face of a new $250 bill

The New RepublicLeft· May 28, 2026

Trump Now Wants to Put His Face on a $250 Bill

Center

10 sources
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· May 29, 2026

Treasury designs $250 bill featuring Trump

Ran by 11 outlets· WOGX Ocala, Fox32 Chicago, +9 more
WOGX OcalaCenter· May 29, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

FOX 5 DCCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Fox7 AustinCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

FOX 13 TampaCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Fox26 HoustonCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

KTVU San FranciscoCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

FOX 6 MilwaukeeCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· May 28, 2026

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

CBS NewsCenter· May 28, 2026

Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image

Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 11 Raleigh, ABC 7 Chicago, +6 more
ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· May 28, 2026

Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· May 28, 2026

Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· May 28, 2026

Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· May 28, 2026

Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· May 28, 2026

Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· May 28, 2026

Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· May 28, 2026

Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· May 28, 2026

Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· KOB 4, WTOP Washington DC, +1 more
KOB 4Center· May 28, 2026

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

WTOP Washington DCCenter· May 28, 2026

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

WHEC RochesterCenter· May 28, 2026

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

Right

7 sources
MyNorthwestLean Right· May 29, 2026

Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

FortuneLean Right· May 29, 2026

Scott Bessent confirms a $250 bill with Trump on it has a prepared design

Breitbart NewsRight· May 29, 2026

Bessent Confirms Treasury Working on Trump $250 Bills

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· May 28, 2026

Treasury Department confirms it has taken steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

MyNorthwestLean Right· May 28, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

Other outlets

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3 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· May 29, 2026

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

Rolling StoneLeft· May 28, 2026

Trump Officials Are Moving to Mint a $250 Bill With His Face on It

The GuardianLean Left· May 28, 2026

White House pushes Congress to approve $250 bill with Trump’s image

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