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Trump posts new passport rendering — featuring a memorable photo of himself
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
By Donald Judd, Jennifer Hansler, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump unveiled a new rendering of a special commemorative US passport bearing his likeness Friday, debuting a limited-edition passport to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year.
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Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents, the introduction of a new commemorative passport featuring President Donald Trump's likeness may have implications for local travelers. As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary, El Pasoans renewing their passports in person at the Washington Passport Agency will be issued the new limited-edition travel document by default. This means that El Paso residents who frequently travel across the border to Mexico or other international destinations may soon find themselves carrying a passport with the new design. The fact that online options and other locations will maintain the existing passport design may lead to some confusion among travelers, particularly those who use the Ysleta Port of Entry or other local border crossings. El Pasoans should be aware of the changes to the passport design and how it may affect their travel plans.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? By Donald Judd, Jennifer Hansler, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump unveiled a new rendering of a special commemorative US passport bearing his likeness Friday, debuting a limited-edition passport to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year.
“The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome...
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