A social media post claiming the U.S. State Department plans to put Donald Trump’s photo on passports is spreading online, but there is currently no verified evidence that such a redesign is actually underway.
The post, shared by @RpsAgainstTrump, cited reporting attributed to The Bulwark and included images of a Trump portrait alongside a standard U.S. passport cover, fueling fast-moving reactions across political timelines.
However, fact-checking indicates the passport claim appears to be unconfirmed and likely inaccurate or misinterpreted.
What has been reported in 2026 is a separate controversy involving the federal government’s updated “America the Beautiful” national park passes, which now reportedly feature Donald Trump alongside George Washington, replacing the traditional nature-focused design.
That real policy change has already sparked debate about political branding in public-facing government materials, with critics arguing it blurs the line between civic design and political promotion.
The passport story appears to have merged with that broader discussion, creating a viral narrative that has not been backed by official documentation or State Department confirmation.
The account sharing the post, @RpsAgainstTrump, is known for highlighting what it describes as political self-promotion within government systems. Its framing of the story fits a broader pattern of criticism toward Trump-era branding decisions.
Online reactions have been sharply divided. Some users condemned the idea outright as government propaganda, while others dismissed the claim as misinformation or satire taken seriously.
For now, there is no indication that U.S. passports are being redesigned with any presidential portrait.