One face. One dollar. And a long-standing rule about who gets to appear on American money. Treasury says the coin marks the nation's 250th birthday; critics say it turns public currency into presidential branding. The law, the design and the X reaction are all part of the fight.
Sources by card
- Headline and current status: The New York Times, July 15, 2026, Daily Voice, July 15, 2026, Scott Bessent on X
- Timeline: The New York Times, October 3, 2025, The New York Times, October 6, 2025, Daily Voice, July 15, 2026, Trump reaction on X
- Two sides and quoted reactions: Scott Bessent on X, Alan Rappeport on X, The Patriot Oasis on X, Peter A Patriot on X
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