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Treasury preps Trump $250 bill while Tubman $20 bill takes more than a decade
- The Treasury is preparing for a possible Trump $250 note to honor the country’s 250th anniversary, pending legislation.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said preparations are in place in advance, but depend on enacted legislation and the law.
- Tubman’s $20 bill redesign has faced delays for more than a decade and has not been completed.
- Lawmakers have introduced measures to allow Trump on a commemorative $250 note, stirring debate over living-person imagery.
- Tubman on the $20 bill was a priority during the Biden administration, but the timetable remained uncertain.
- Officials cited ongoing anti-counterfeiting measures as part of the redesign discussions.
- Spectrum News repeatedly sought responses from White House and Treasury without replies.
- Public debate centers on whether a living person should appear on currency.
- Historical timeline shows a long gap between Tubman’s proposed $20 bill and actual release.
- The report integrates perspectives from lawmakers like Sen. Jeanne Shaheen criticizing the Trump proposal.
- The article traces shifting administrative priorities from Trump to Tubman across administrations.
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