Trump's signature to appear on all new U.S. currency, Treasury breaks with tradition

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Trump's signature to appear on all new U.S. currency, Treasury breaks with tradition
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The U.S. Treasury announced that President Trump’s signature will appear on all new paper currency, a first for a sitting president and a break from the usual signatures of the Treasury Secretary and Treasurer, as part of commemorations around America’s 250th birthday; the plan has drawn political debate and raises questions about the legality of depicting a living president on currency, with support and criticism from lawmakers and experts.

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