A House Republican plans to propose legislation to create a $250 bill featuring a portrait of President Trump.
If approved, Trump would become the first living current or former president to appear on U.S. currency.
BREAKING: Rep. Joe Wilson plans to introduce legislation directing the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring President Trump. pic.twitter.com/RwZSjCTE7U
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) February 26, 2025
Per Newsweek:
Under the legislation, proposed by South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing would be directed to design a $250 bill with President Trump’s face on it.
Wilson cited “Bidenflation” as a reason for the move, claiming the economy now forces Americans to carry more cash. “Most valuable bill for most valuable President!” he added, on X, formerly Twitter.
“Bidenflation” is a term coined by critics of former President Joe Biden to describe the rise in inflation during his administration. Under his presidency, inflation peaked at 9.1 percent in mid-2022, the highest rate since the early 1980s.
The White House at the time blamed global factors such as supply-chain disruptions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine for the rise. However, critics pointed to Biden’s policies such as increased government spending, energy regulations, and economic stimulus measures as a reason for consumers facing increased costs for essentials like food, gas, and housing.
Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring Donald J. Trump. Bidenflation has destroyed the economy forcing American families to carry more cash. Most valuable bill for most valuable President! pic.twitter.com/v4glGOB2z3
— Joe Wilson (@RepJoeWilson) February 25, 2025
From The State:
This is a Guest Post from our friends over at 100 Percent Fed Up. View the original article here.Federal law, however, prohibits any living person from being depicted on U.S. currency.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing currently prints $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes. Previous higher denominations are no longer printed.
Wilson’s planned proposal would play to a GOP primary voting base especially in a state where Trump is very popular.
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