"The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve a commemorative gold coin that flies in the face of the law. On one side of the coin President Donald Trump is seen scowling as he leans with his fist on a desk; on the other, a bald eagle carries the Liberty Bell."
"The Mint has provided a workaround to get Trump's likeness on a coin by saying the Treasury secretary is authorized to mint and issue new 24-karat gold coins."
"Trump's administration has taken unprecedented action to stamp his name and likeness across the federal government in a way that mirrors propaganda campaigns of foreign authoritarian regimes."
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a gold coin featuring President Trump, violating an 1866 law that bans living presidents on currency. The coin, designed for the U.S. semiquincentennial, shows Trump on one side and a bald eagle with the Liberty Bell on the other. Trump's administration replaced the commission members to facilitate this approval. The Mint claims authority to issue the coin under a technicality, stating it will be a limited production run. This action reflects a trend of using presidential likenesses in a manner reminiscent of authoritarian propaganda.
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