Trump’s Handpicked Arts Commission Approves Gold Coin With His Face on It
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Trump's handpicked arts commission has approved a gold coin bearing his likeness, a decision that revives a historical tension in American governance. The nation's founders deliberately avoided depicting sitting officials on coins, viewing such imagery as a monarchical practice incompatible with republican ideals. The approval marks a departure from long-standing precedent that has kept living presidents off circulating U.S. currency. The move underscores shifting attitudes within the Trump administration toward executive imagery and symbolism. It remains unclear whether the coin will enter circulation or serve as a commemorative item.
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