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demmiblue

(39,691 posts)
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 05:45 PM 6 hrs ago

Exclusive: Trump's signature to appear on US currency, Treasury says, ending 165-year tradition

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - U.S. paper currency will bear President Donald Trump's signature to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the ​Treasury Department said on Thursday, a first for a sitting president, while ‌deleting the Treasurer of the United States' signature from U.S. money for the first time in 165 years.

The Treasury said in a statement to Reuters that the first $100 bills with Trump's signature and ​that of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be printed in June, followed ​by other bills in subsequent months.

The Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and ⁠Printing is currently still producing notes bearing the signatures of former President Joe Biden's ​Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, and Treasurer Lynn Malerba.

Malerba will be the last of an ​unbroken line of Treasurers whose signatures had appeared on U.S. federal currency since 1861, when it was first issued by the U.S. government.


Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-signature-appear-us-currency-treasury-says-ending-165-year-tradition-2026-03-26/



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Exclusive: Trump's signature to appear on US currency, Treasury says, ending 165-year tradition (Original Post) demmiblue 6 hrs ago OP
The nightmare continues.............. Lovie777 6 hrs ago #1
D'ya think they would? lastlib 6 hrs ago #3
This congress? You must be joking. Katinfl 6 hrs ago #13
Congress probably loves the idea. Irish_Dem 4 hrs ago #26
Hey, maybe he will die before june !!!!!!!!! We can hope and pray Trueblue1968 3 hrs ago #37
I will be asking for $100 bills at the bank, and ripping them through his signature..... lastlib 6 hrs ago #2
Just redact his name Inkey 4 hrs ago #28
I like that idea even better! lastlib 2 hrs ago #50
I see a run on hundreds in our future. Buddyzbuddy 6 hrs ago #4
my suggestion moonshinegnomie 6 hrs ago #5
That's a grand idea but I may just put a Sharpie to good use. Brother Buzz 6 hrs ago #9
Hahaha. littlemissmartypants 5 hrs ago #17
I am on it. twodogsbarking 6 hrs ago #10
Great Idea popsdenver 4 hrs ago #22
Great Idea! 56miSSie 4 hrs ago #31
Ok, answer me this Diraven 6 hrs ago #6
We Ain't Seen Nothing Yet popsdenver 4 hrs ago #23
Apropos with the coming inflation SamuelTheThird 6 hrs ago #7
Black out the signature with a Sharpie VMA131Marine 6 hrs ago #8
Dang, the phone rang and you beat me to it. Talitha 6 hrs ago #12
Get your Sharpies out, kids. Talitha 6 hrs ago #11
So, this money won't be any good when he's gone? Bayard 6 hrs ago #14
The universe could be named after him and it still wouldn't be enough. 3catwoman3 3 hrs ago #34
Seriously - make it stop! yellow dahlia 6 hrs ago #15
I've never had money to burn, but..... SergeStorms 5 hrs ago #16
Contaminate our money too debsy 4 hrs ago #18
If I am handed money LPBBEAR 4 hrs ago #19
So our next Democratic president - elected in 2028 - will replace Chump's sig on our money? FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #20
Counterfeit! BidenRocks 4 hrs ago #21
Expect more people and businesses to say, Wolf Frankula 4 hrs ago #24
Most drive throughs already refuse anything bigger than $20. SunSeeker 1 hr ago #55
Mr Banker, can I have old bills, please. The new ones are dirty. Wonder Why 4 hrs ago #25
Most people get over needing to write Deminpenn 4 hrs ago #27
He's just trying to revive his old scam dweller 4 hrs ago #29
Trump is a bad rash C_U_L8R 4 hrs ago #30
Guess I'll have to find EuterpeThelo 4 hrs ago #32
That's one way to devalue the dollar. Diamond_Dog 4 hrs ago #33
Oh, FFS! 3catwoman3 3 hrs ago #35
My Prediction LPBBEAR 3 hrs ago #36
It's not the first time he's forced himself onto people EnergizedLib 3 hrs ago #38
Good thing no one uses cash much anymore. Joinfortmill 3 hrs ago #39
Exactly what i was thinking... and a good reason to keep away from using cash for a while LymphocyteLover 3 hrs ago #46
... orangecrush 3 hrs ago #40
I never ever LilElf70 3 hrs ago #41
he believes he's king and not just a public servant. CarolinaNC 3 hrs ago #42
any dipshit bill will get defaced if i get any. pansypoo53219 3 hrs ago #43
I won't accept it in payment. James48 3 hrs ago #44
THIS IS SUCH FUCKING BULLSHIT! WHO IS APPROVING THIS??? LymphocyteLover 3 hrs ago #45
Someone appointed by the fucking asshole? Initech 1 hr ago #59
The man's ego knows no bounds Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 2 hrs ago #47
The new Global Currency. BidenRocks 2 hrs ago #48
Sadly, they'll be worth a lot of money in the future because they won't be in circulation for long. Baitball Blogger 2 hrs ago #49
And Monopoly money becomes a real thing. madamesilverspurs 2 hrs ago #51
Like a rabid wild animal always trying to mark its territory....n/t the nelm 2 hrs ago #52
"To mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence" ??? Aussie105 1 hr ago #53
In the time-honored tradition of despots past... peppertree 1 hr ago #54
May he meet their same fate. nt SunSeeker 1 hr ago #56
Another stomach turning event. Kablooie 1 hr ago #57
FUCKING ENOUGH ALREADY!!! Initech 1 hr ago #58
"Is he dead yet?" hunter 33 min ago #60

Lovie777

(22,925 posts)
1. The nightmare continues..............
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 05:48 PM
6 hrs ago

I think lawsuits will be file to stop this. Can't congress stop it?

lastlib

(28,216 posts)
3. D'ya think they would?
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 05:49 PM
6 hrs ago

Doing that would break the GOPee's fealty to Dear Leader--who thinks that's gonna happen?

lastlib

(28,216 posts)
2. I will be asking for $100 bills at the bank, and ripping them through his signature.....
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 05:48 PM
6 hrs ago

Make them destroy them.

Buddyzbuddy

(2,569 posts)
4. I see a run on hundreds in our future.
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 05:50 PM
6 hrs ago

Me for one, I don't want a damn thing with that *sswipes name on it, let alone signature.

moonshinegnomie

(4,014 posts)
5. my suggestion
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 05:51 PM
6 hrs ago

write is a pedophile under his signature on every bill you get. maybe have a stamp made like the old wheres george stamps

popsdenver

(2,258 posts)
22. Great Idea
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 07:57 PM
4 hrs ago

PEDO......or......CHOMO

Of course, the Republicans would shove a law through that makes it Treason to possess, of deface a U.S. Currency Bill
then we would be royally screwed.........

I am surprised he isn't having his signature printed in GOLD on the bills......so it REALLY stands out.......

Diraven

(1,893 posts)
6. Ok, answer me this
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 05:54 PM
6 hrs ago

How come every single thing they think of to "mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence* has to have Trump's name and/or face on it?

popsdenver

(2,258 posts)
23. We Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 08:01 PM
4 hrs ago

compared to all the shit they are gonna roll out before and after July 4th in honor of the countries 250th Anniversary.
Which will be tied into his Birthday, of course......

Bayard

(29,604 posts)
14. So, this money won't be any good when he's gone?
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 06:23 PM
6 hrs ago

I have never, ever, even heard of another man this egotistical in my life. He has nothing to be proud of either.

3catwoman3

(29,360 posts)
34. The universe could be named after him and it still wouldn't be enough.
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 08:31 PM
3 hrs ago

He is a black hole of neediness.

SergeStorms

(20,544 posts)
16. I've never had money to burn, but.....
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 06:44 PM
5 hrs ago

I'd seriously consider making an exception. Maybe just burn the part with his signature.

LPBBEAR

(656 posts)
19. If I am handed money
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 07:36 PM
4 hrs ago

with his signature on it I'll hand it right back and ask for real money. Fuck Trump.

FakeNoose

(41,544 posts)
20. So our next Democratic president - elected in 2028 - will replace Chump's sig on our money?
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 07:39 PM
4 hrs ago

Maybe I can live with that. Any bills with Chump's signature will become collectors' items. Along with his stupid fake gold coins. In 2029 we return the U.S. Treasury back to its former pre-Chump non-corrupt status. OK?

BidenRocks

(3,239 posts)
21. Counterfeit!
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 07:44 PM
4 hrs ago

I refuse to recognize an illegal Federal Reserve Note!

The banks should be prepared for many exchanges.
I WILL NEVER carry chump in my wallet!

SunSeeker

(58,255 posts)
55. Most drive throughs already refuse anything bigger than $20.
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 11:04 PM
1 hr ago

I always have my bank break any hundreds I get into 20s.

Deminpenn

(17,481 posts)
27. Most people get over needing to write
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 08:10 PM
4 hrs ago

their name on everything in about 5th grade.

Having their name on everything is not normal for a septuagenarian.

dweller

(28,376 posts)
29. He's just trying to revive his old scam
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 08:20 PM
4 hrs ago



Tell everyone it’s the same scam … if his name is on it it’s worthless



✌🏻

EuterpeThelo

(332 posts)
32. Guess I'll have to find
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 08:25 PM
4 hrs ago

my old "Stamp Money Out of Politics" stamp and start using it again. Right over that serial-killer signature of his.

LPBBEAR

(656 posts)
36. My Prediction
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 08:34 PM
3 hrs ago

Once we start sharpie-ing the money or demanding "real" money the next thing these fascist fucks will do is start pulling any currency without his signature and destroying it.

Thus costing taxpayers even more money.

He is a piece of shit.

Oh, and postage stamps are next.

EnergizedLib

(3,014 posts)
38. It's not the first time he's forced himself onto people
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 08:36 PM
3 hrs ago

At least people will have a reminder of the absolute worst White House occupant of all time who managed to make Dubya look reasonable and like an intellectual.

LilElf70

(1,560 posts)
41. I never ever
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 08:52 PM
3 hrs ago

thought it would ever get this bad. His narcissism is absolutely off the charts. To get a coin with his name?? His name lives forever. It's the cherry on top of the cake. Yet you know he will go down in history as the worst, just on on the numbers alone. Not to mention his execution on project 25 to destroy democracy. It's all seems to be a bad bad dream. God help us all

James48

(5,201 posts)
44. I won't accept it in payment.
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 09:03 PM
3 hrs ago

If it has his name on it, I’m not taking it. Give me silver, gold or Euros.

LymphocyteLover

(9,817 posts)
45. THIS IS SUCH FUCKING BULLSHIT! WHO IS APPROVING THIS???
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 09:09 PM
3 hrs ago

MEANWHILE THIS WAR IS A DISASTER
Iran has severely damaged several American military bases in the Middle East, officials say.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/us/politics/iran-us-bases.html

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(135,530 posts)
47. The man's ego knows no bounds
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 09:44 PM
2 hrs ago

Sorry Donny. Your signature everywhere, renaming national monuments after yourself and constructing elaborate ballrooms is not going make people like you. You've fucked up the economy and everyone knows it.

Baitball Blogger

(52,309 posts)
49. Sadly, they'll be worth a lot of money in the future because they won't be in circulation for long.
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 09:55 PM
2 hrs ago

I just can't believe this is as easy as an eo.

Aussie105

(7,899 posts)
53. "To mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence" ???
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 10:53 PM
1 hr ago

Independence from what, exactly?

Still got a tyrant in charge, still got restricted freedoms.

Nothing to mark or celebrate!

Kablooie

(19,106 posts)
57. Another stomach turning event.
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 11:16 PM
1 hr ago

My stomach has never had so much unwanted exercise in my life.

Initech

(108,700 posts)
58. FUCKING ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
Thu Mar 26, 2026, 11:21 PM
1 hr ago

Holy shit, this fucking asshole did literally nothing to deserve his name being put on anything!

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