Trump's Signature on US Currency: A First

0:00It's March 27. This is Vancouver News today, AI-powered stories from your city. The U.S. Treasury Department just announced it will add President Trump's signature to all new paper currency. This is a first for any sitting president, as bills have always featured only the Treasury Secretary and Treasurer's Signatures. Officials say it's to celebrate America's 250th birthday next year. Meanwhile, a federal commission approved a 24-karat gold coin with Trump's image for the July 4th festivities. Both moves fit a pattern of honors, like renaming key cultural sites, and even a new class of battleships after him. The Treasury Secretary's signature will appear alongside Trump's on the bills. Reactions are split along party lines. Democrats call it tone-deaf amid soaring gas and grocery prices from the war in Iran, which kicked off February 28. Critics argue it ignores families' real struggles with everyday costs. Treasury leaders defend it as a fitting tribute to national achievements.

1:00Experts point out the Secretary has controlled currency designs since the Civil War era, with no clear legal issues. They predict these bills will turn into hot collectibles down the road. With over $2 trillion in notes already circulating, this tweet to our money stirs fresh debate on tradition and legacy as the big anniversary.