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GOP Rep. Says Trump Passports Mirror What 'We Laughed At' Communist States For
- Rep. Don Bacon called the passport design 'a little silly' and said it overreaches by subordinates seeking Trump’s attention.
- Bacon compared the move to communist-era visuals, referencing Lenin and Mao to argue the U.S. should not feature leaders on passports.
- The passports will be printed for 250,000 travel documents available only through in-person renewals at the Washington, D.C., passport agency.
- State Department officials said the edition will include the same security features as standard U.S. passports.
- White House spokesperson Olivia Wales called the design a connection to America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
- The article notes other branding moves by Trump, including banners at government buildings and a new coin design.
- The report includes a correction noting the state Bacon represents.
- The piece cites The Bulwark as the first to report the passport redesign details.
- The article mentions media amplification via social media and quotes from CNN and The Hill.
- The story links Trump branding to broader political and cultural symbolism during his term.
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