Trump's Signature on U.S. Bills: A Historic First

0:00On March 26, U.S. paper money will soon feature President Donald Trump's signature to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. This march the first time a sitting president has his name on bills, and it drops the treasurer's signature for the first time in 165 years. The Treasury Department announced that the first $100 bills with Trump's signature alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Besson's will. Pull off the presses in June. Other denominations will follow in the coming months, while current bills still carry signatures from the previous administration. This change ends a tradition dating back to 1861, when the U.S. government first issued its own currency with a treasurer's name. Officials say the move fits the anniversary amid strong economic growth and dollar strength during Trump's second term. The signature update is part of wider efforts to highlight the president on government items, like a new commemorative gold coin featuring his image, approved by a panel he appointed,

1:01a circulating $1 coin idea hit a snag due to laws barring living people on everyday coins. Designs on the bills stay the same otherwise, just swapping signatures to help fight counterfeiting, as allowed by federal rules. This keeps the focus on celebrating a major milestone in U.S. history.