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Scott Bessent: “At present, no living person can be on US Currency, and the…”

Featuring: Scott Bessent, Republican | Secretary of the Treasury | National

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds White House press briefing — 5/28/2026

Published | Video Starts at 06:13

How long until we see your signature next to President Trump's face on a $250 bill? Well, again, as Treasury Secretary, I have two mandates for US Currency. At present, no living person can be on US Currency, and the currency must say in God we trust. So right now there is proposed legislation in front of the House, in front of the Senate to change the first requirement so that a living person, Donald J. (06:13–06:22)

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Asserts that current US currency laws prohibit living persons on currency and require 'In God We Trust.'

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