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June 24, 2026
Senate Democrats Call for Investigation into Trump $250 Bill Proposal
- Senate Democrats request an investigation into the Treasury's efforts to create a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump.
- They question the legality of the project, citing federal law that prohibits living individuals on currency without Congressional approval.
- The inquiry follows reports suggesting the Treasury may have allocated resources to the project despite legal hurdles.
2 Sources
- With a Proposed $250 Bill, Trump Reimagines America by Putting Himself on Its MoneyJun 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM · NYT
- Democrats demand watchdog investigation into push to get Trump’s face on $250 billJun 24, 2026 at 6:20 PM · Independent