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Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature
By Kit Maher at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 3, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump posted a new image Friday of a $100 bill bearing his signature, months after the Treasury Department announced that, for the first time, a sitting presidents signature would be featured on US paper currency.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in March that the administrat...
Key takeaway Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in March that the administration planned to feature Trumps signature on US currency in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville residents may wonder how this development affects their daily lives, but the impact is more symbolic than practical. The addition of President Trump's signature to the $100 bill is a change that will be felt in wallets and cash registers across Davidson County, but it's unlikely to alter the local economy. What's more notable is the potential for this move to influence future decisions about commemorating public figures on currency and other government documents. As a city with a rich history and cultural significance, Nashville may see similar efforts to honor its own notable figures or landmarks in the future. The fact that some in Congress are pushing to feature Trump's portrait on a $250 bill, despite current laws prohibiting it, raises questions about the potential for similar exceptions to be made for other individuals or groups, potentially including those with ties to Nashville.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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