{"id":2407430,"date":"2025-02-27T11:21:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-working-on-legislation-to-create-new-250-bill-with-trumps-face\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T11:22:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:22:11","slug":"rep-working-on-legislation-to-create-new-250-bill-with-trumps-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-working-on-legislation-to-create-new-250-bill-with-trumps-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Rep Working on Legislation to Create New $250 Bill with Trump&#8217;s Face"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frep-working-on-legislation-to-create-new-250-bill-with-trumps-face%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2407430&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson faced backlash on social \u200bmedia after announcing \u2064his proposal \u2063to create a $250\u2062 bill featuring President Donald Trump&#8217;s likeness. In his\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald ...\">social media post<\/a>, Wilson expressed gratitude for teh opportunity to draft\u2062 legislation mandating the Bureau of\u200c Engraving \u200dand\u200d Printing to\u200d produce this currency, claiming it would\u2062 help Americans struggling with inflation by allowing them to carry \u200cmore cash. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">current laws prohibit living individuals<\/a> from being depicted\u200d on U.S. currency, necessitating the \u2063passage of a new law for the idea \u200cto become reality.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 response to\u2064 Wilson&#8217;s declaration was largely \u2063negative, with many commentators dismissing the proposal as a waste of time and resources, especially given \u2062more pressing national issues like inflation, crime, and immigration. Criticism also pointed out that in the face of economic difficulties,\u200c efforts to \u200dhonor Trump through a new bill distract from the urgent needs of \u200ccitizens. Even though some supporters of Trump found humor in the notion, \u2064they agreed that such initiatives do not \u200caddress the real challenges facing everyday Americans today.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Republican Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina was savaged on social media after revealing he&rsquo;s working on legislation to create a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump&rsquo;s face.<\/p>\n<p>In a tone-deaf X post on Tuesday, Wilson wrote: &ldquo;Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-revokes-security-clearances-law-firm-aiding-jack-smith-tosses-souvenir-disgraced-attorney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald J. Trump<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Bidenflation has destroyed the economy forcing American families to carry more cash. Most valuable bill for most valuable President!&rdquo; the congressman added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring Donald J. Trump. Bidenflation has destroyed the economy forcing American families to carry more cash. Most valuable bill for most valuable President! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v4glGOB2z3\">pic.twitter.com\/v4glGOB2z3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Joe Wilson (@RepJoeWilson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJoeWilson\/status\/1894492941919379575?\">February 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Under current laws, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idaho-governor-signs-bill-banning-abortions-after-fetal-heartbeat-can-be-detected\/\" title=\"Idaho Governor Signs Bill Banning Abortions After Fetal Heartbeat Can Be Detected\">living person<\/a> cannot appear on U.S. currency, which is why Wilson would have to get a new law passed to make his proposal a reality.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, the suggestion went down like a ton of bricks, as numerous commenters slammed the idea as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ron-paul-calls-immoral-dangerous-scheme-operated-usaid-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waste of money<\/a> and time.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Don&rsquo;t spend money paying staff to draft this. It&rsquo;s a waste of time &amp; resources.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Diane T &#129449; (@Always_DianeT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Always_DianeT\/status\/1894495307754332302?\">February 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Really? I voted for Trump, but isn&rsquo;t there more pressing issues at hand?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kelly McCarty (formerly NONBidenary) (@KellyLMcCarty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KellyLMcCarty\/status\/1894503652951240771?\">February 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Yeah like people will be holding a $250 bill in their wallets. Especially with 2,700% accumulative inflation. Skyrocket energy bills, unobtainable homes, and a spending bill for FY25 that&rsquo;s being touted as the no tax on tips and overtime (not in it), oh and look no Epstein&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ROOSTER1776 (@1776_ROOSTER) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/1776_ROOSTER\/status\/1894749535559201116?\">February 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Did you fill out the 5 things you did last week? If this is on your agenda, it would seem you are expendable.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rickybobby1 (@LongAlong7886) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LongAlong7886\/status\/1894612988356702501?\">February 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As Americans struggle with crushing inflation, soaring crime waves, and the harrowing impact of unfettered illegal immigration, it&rsquo;s absurd for an elected official to waste time on a vanity project &mdash; even if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dont-talk-watch-trump-shoot-reporter-1-sided-question-targeting-jack-smith-deep-staters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> deserves the tribute.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than brown-nosing the president with useless gestures, Wilson should support the Trump agenda &mdash; such as ensuring Ukraine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hegseth-announcement-may-just-guaranteed-peace-russia-decades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">does not join NATO<\/a> &mdash; instead of opposing it.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Grateful for NATO ally T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s willingness to act as a security guarantor for Ukraine and call for Ukraine to join NATO. This is leadership!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Joe Wilson (@RepJoeWilson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJoeWilson\/status\/1894084972476092902?\">February 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Many Trump supporters are thrilled that he appears to be delivering on some of his campaign promises, such as stemming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/numbers-dont-lie-one-simple-stat-shows-just-effective-trumps-illegal-immigration-crackdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">illegal border crossings<\/a> and streamlining the bloated federal bureaucracy.<\/p>\n<p>Printing $250 bills plastered with Trump&rsquo;s face is an amusing idea (especially when one considers the numerous liberal meltdowns the newly minted bills would trigger), but it won&rsquo;t help everyday Americans who are struggling to pay their bills and raise their children in a safe environment.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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In a tone-deaf post on X, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to draft this proposal, claiming that &#8220;Bidenflation&#8221; has harmed the economy and forced families to carry more cash. He described it as the &#8220;most valuable bill for the most valuable President.&#8221; However, current laws prohibit living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency, meaning Wilson would need new legislation to make this happen. Many commenters criticized his idea as a misuse of time and resources, suggesting there are more pressing issues at hand amid rising inflation and other challenges facing Americans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2407431,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donald-Trump-27.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[51225,51226,4762,38835,3634],"class_list":["post-2407430","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-250-bill","tag-currency-2","tag-legislation","tag-public-policy","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Donald-Trump-27.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2407430","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2407430"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2407430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2407434,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2407430\/revisions\/2407434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2407431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2407430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2407430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2407430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}