There’s a new dollar coin coming, and it has Trump’s face on it. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broke the news Wednesday morning, framing it as a tribute to America’s 250th birthday rather than anything unusual. On the back, you’ll find the presidential seal with “250” worked into a shield design. Bessent posted about it on social media, calling it a symbol of liberty and patriotism, something meant to celebrate American values and the promise of freedom for everyone. Simple enough, on paper.
