Proposal to Feature President Trump on $250 Bill
Rep. Joe Wilson suggested placing President Donald Trump on a $250 bill, which goes against the tradition of featuring only deceased individuals on U.S. currency. People questioned the seriousness of the proposal and its relevance given other pressing issues.
Key Points
- Living person may not appear on U.S. currency per Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
- Tradition and law dictate that only deceased individuals are featured on currency and coin
- Currency denominations above $100 are not available, with higher denominations discontinued in 1969
Pros
- Honoring President Donald Trump
Cons
- Goes against tradition of featuring deceased individuals on U.S. currency
- Questionable relevance given more pressing issues