Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the idea of putting President Donald Trump’s face on a specially issued $250 bill, a move that is currently barred by US law.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's defense on Thursday of slapping President Donald Trump's face on a $250 bill ahead of America's 250th birthday appalled a political analyst. During the daily press briefing,

Treasury says it is preparing a $250 commemorative note with Trump's portrait if Congress passes legislation allowing living people on U.S. currency.

Treasury Secretary Bessent backed the idea, which would require legislation allowing a living person to appear on currency.

If the plan moves forward, it would mark the first time since 1886 that a living person’s face appeared on U.S. currency. The note would reportedly commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary and feature an American flag,

Donald Trump is once again facing a major backlash from the citizens. The recent response comes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed to the press that they are considering issuing a $250 bill featuring the US President.

The decision will be made by the US House and Senate, but reports say Donald Trump's supporters are pushing to expedite the process.

Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the idea of putting President Donald Trump’s face on a specially issued $250 bill, a move that is currently barred by U.S. law.