{"id":2494856,"date":"2025-10-05T11:22:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T15:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/honoring-trump-on-coin-for-uss-250th-birthday-is-legal-hassett\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T11:23:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T15:23:50","slug":"honoring-trump-on-coin-for-uss-250th-birthday-is-legal-hassett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/honoring-trump-on-coin-for-uss-250th-birthday-is-legal-hassett\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Trump on coin for US’s 250th birthday is legal: Hassett"},"content":{"rendered":"

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the article discusses the controversy surrounding the planned release of a commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump in party of the United States’ 250th independence anniversary in 2026. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended the legality of the coin,rejecting CNN host Jake Tapper’s claim that creating a coin with the image of a living person violates an 1866 law intended to prevent any appearance of monarchy. Hassett argued that past commemorative coins<\/a> have depicted living individuals, so the Trump management is on solid legal ground. The coin’s design includes a side portrait of Trump and an image inspired by his stance following a 2024 assassination attempt. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach previewed the draft coin and stated that it honors America’s semiquincentennial and reflects the enduring spirit of the country and democracy despite notable challenges. The Treasury Department supports the coin as a fitting tribute to this milestone.

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