Trump's name is headed to dollar bills as cash use continues to decline - Axios
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President Trump's name will appear on U.S. dollar bills, breaking a century-old tradition of featuring only deceased presidents.
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President Trump's name is set to appear on U.S. dollar bills, marking a significant departure from the century-old practice of featuring only deceased presidents on currency. The move comes as cash usage in the American economy continues to decline, with digital payments increasingly replacing physical money in everyday transactions. Placing a sitting president's image on currency is highly unusual in U.S. history and represents a break with long-standing tradition designed to prevent the cult of personality around living political figures. The decision reflects the Trump administration's approach to reshaping federal symbols and practices. The shift occurs amid broader debates about the relevance of physical currency as mobile payments and cryptocurrencies gain ground.
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