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Trump's Name Now Featured on U.S. Passports Among Other Items

KTSM••Ryan Mancini
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President Trump's initiative to attach his name or likeness to various federal entities has reached a new milestone with the inclusion of his name on U.S. passports. This move is part of a broader effort to brand government-issued documents and services with his identity, which also encompasses federal buildings, online services, and military vessels. The decision to incorporate his likeness into passports is significant as it represents a common method of proving U.S. citizenship, impacting millions of Americans who rely on these documents for travel and identification.

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