Key facts
- 26% of MAGA supporters oppose placing Trump's face on a proposed $250 bill.
- 48% of MAGA supporters approve of the proposal.
- A congressional ally is pursuing a proposal for a commemorative $250 note.
- Existing laws prohibit living persons from appearing on U.S. currency.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated mock-ups were prepared in case legislation passes.
A significant portion of President Trump's most loyal supporters, the MAGA base, express reservations about placing his face on a proposed $250 bill. A YouGov poll found that 26% of MAGA supporters oppose the idea, with another 26% unsure, despite Trump's overall 91% approval rating within this group. Among Republicans more broadly, opposition rises to 35%. The proposal, championed by a congressional ally, aims to feature Trump on a commemorative note for America's 250th anniversary. However, existing federal laws from 1866 prohibit living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency, and current denominations do not include a $250 bill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that mock-ups were created to be prepared should legislation authorizing such a bill gain traction, emphasizing the department would adhere to any new law passed by Congress.