It’s a day ending in “y,” so anything that the Trump administration does or announces is sure to tick off Democrats. But an announcement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday could actually cause some Democrats to check themselves into a TDS treatment facility:
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency along with the Secretary of the Treasury, marking the first time in history for a sitting president.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and fiscal strength and stability,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than U.S dollar bills bearing his name, and it is only appropriate that this historic currency be issued at the Semiquincentennial.”
“As the 250th anniversary of our great nation approaches, American currency will continue to stand as a symbol of prosperity, strength, and the unshakable spirit of the American people under President Trump’s leadership,” said Treasurer Brandon Beach. “The President’s mark on history as the architect of America’s Golden Age economic revival is undeniable. Printing his signature on the American currency is not only appropriate, but also well deserved.”
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, President Donald J. Trump’s signature alongside @SecScottBessent's will soon appear on U.S. currency, marking a first in history, and symbolizes @POTUS' leadership and dedication to our great nation will carry a lasting impact.…
— U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach (@TreasurerBeach) March 26, 2026
Trump’s name appearing alongside Bessent’s will symbolize another historic change:
[Trump’s] name will appear alongside that of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. As a result, the U.S. treasurer, whose name has been on the currency for more than a century, will not appear on the currency.
The currency news follows a report last week that Treasury had approved a 24-karat commemorative gold coin featuring Trump:
The federal Commission of Fine Arts officially voted Thursday to approve a new 24-karat commemorative gold coin featuring President Trump, amid backlash from Democrats and other stakeholders.
The federal Commission of Fine Arts officially voted Thursday to approve a new 24-karat commemorative gold coin featuring President Trump, amid backlash from Democrats and other stakeholders. https://t.co/yUY5iKw0ZA pic.twitter.com/F7krQMjX3s
— ABC News (@ABC) March 19, 2026
“The administration has also proposed a separate Trump-themed $1 coin, but it’s not clear when it will enter circulation,” ABC News also reported.
Cue the Democrat TDS outbreaks.
