• Trump's signature will officially appear on U.S. paper currency to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.
• This marks the first time a sitting president's signature will be included on American banknotes.
• The decision also ends a 165-year tradition of including the Treasurer's signature on currency.
• The first bills featuring Trump's signature will begin printing in June.
• The move is part of a broader attempt to associate Trump's image with foundational American institutions.

The U.S. Treasury Department announced that President Donald Trump's signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency, marking the first time a sitting president's name will be printed on American banknotes, according to Reuters and Le Monde.

The first $100 bills with Trump's signature, alongside that of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will begin printing in June, ending a tradition that has spanned since 1861 of featuring the Treasurer's signature, according to Los Angeles Times and Channel News Asia.

This shift is part of the administration's broader effort to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. "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," stated Treasury Secretary Bessent, reflecting the government's narrative of positive economic performance during Trump's tenure, according to Business Insider and South China Morning Post.

Notably, this decision has faced criticism, particularly amid rising public costs and an ongoing military conflict affecting prices, as highlighted by opposition from members of Congress, according to India Times and Los Angeles Times.