"The coin, formally meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States, shows Trump standing behind a desk, firmly pushing his two fists on top of it while giving a stern look in the direction of the coin holder."
"Commission member Chamberlain Harris, who is also a political adviser to Trump, defended the decision to mint a gold coin featuring a living president. 'I think it's fitting to have a current sitting president who's presiding over the country over the 250th year on a commemorative coin for said year,' Harris said."
"U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach similarly heaped praise on the idea of featuring Trump on a coin. 'As we approach our 250th birthday, we are thrilled to prepare coins that represent the enduring spirit of our country and democracy, and there is no profile more emblematic for the front of such coins than that of our serving President, Donald J. Trump.'"
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a 24-karat gold coin featuring President Donald Trump, which may violate federal law prohibiting the depiction of living presidents on currency. The coin commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, showing Trump with a stern expression behind a desk. The commission, composed of Trump appointees, voted unanimously. Supporters, including commission member Chamberlain Harris and U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, defended the decision, emphasizing the significance of featuring a sitting president during this milestone.
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