US President Donald Trump shows a rendition of the East Wing of the White House currently being demolished to build a ballroom as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
While most U.S. presidents wait until they leave office—or longer—to have institutions named after them, Donald Trump is moving at warp speed to cement his legacy. Just over a year back in the White House, he’s already reshaped the historic building in visible ways. His latest moves—from a $1 coin bearing his likeness to Trump-branded passports—have left observers reaching for their coffee.
The speed at which Donald Trump has attached his name, face, and signature to federal programs and institutions is remarkable. Passports, currency, battleships, airport terminals, performing arts centers. The list keeps growing. Here’s what he’s renamed, created, or rebranded so far.
Trump Passport
The State Department is rolling out exclusive U.S. passports featuring Trump’s face on the inside cover as part of the “America250” celebration marking the nation’s semiquincentennial. Initially, the limited-edition passports were only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency, but the State Department expanded the rollout to 27 agencies around the country, according to reporting from the Guardian.
DeSantis Renames Palm Beach International Airport
Starting July 1, 2026, Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport will officially become the Donald J. Trump International Airport. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation giving the state authority to name and rename major commercial service airports. The rebranding is currently pending Federal Aviation Administration approval.
Adding Trump’s Signature to U.S. Currency
For the first time in American history, a sitting president’s signature will appear on U.S. currency. The Treasury Department approved Trump’s signature for the $100 bill starting in June, with plans to roll it out to other denominations as the year progresses. This breaks a 165-year precedent—the U.S. Treasurer’s signature has appeared on bills since 1861.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the move in a statement, citing “strong U.S. economic growth and financial stability” under Trump’s second term. The change also ties into the America250 commemorations.
$1 Gold Coin Featuring Trump’s Face
After eliminating the penny, Trump proposed a commemorative coin to coincide with the 250th anniversary celebration. New coins honoring the semiquincentennial began circulating last week, featuring pilgrims, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration declined to mint coins honoring civil rights figures. Instead, the Treasury’s advisory board designed a 24-karat gold coin with Trump’s portrait. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, staffed with members handpicked by Trump, voted unanimously to approve the design.
The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
In December, the Board of Trustees voted to rename the iconic venue “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” Trump had already hand-picked the board members before the vote. During an earlier event, Trump let the name slip, referring to it as the “Trump-Kennedy Center” before catching himself and adding, “excuse me, at the Kennedy Center,” as the audience laughed.
Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace
After being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize this year, Trump moved to rename the U.S. Institute of Peace in his honor. He ousted the existing Board of Trustees and attempted to rename the institution completely. The move triggered a court battle that continues to this day, according to reporting from AP News.
Trump-class U.S.S. Defiant
Trump announced the creation of a new battleship class bearing his name as part of the Navy’s “Golden Fleet” initiative. The Trump-class vessel USS Defiant will be the largest surface combatant America has built since World War II, according to USNI News.
“The future Trump-class battleship—the USS Defiant—will be the largest, deadliest and most versatile and best-looking warship anywhere on the world’s oceans,” Navy Secretary John Phelan said. “There will be work for shipyards everywhere from Philadelphia to San Diego, from Maine to Mississippi, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, and for manufacturers that will build components for this battleship in every state.”
Trump Gold Card
The Trump Gold Card sparked controversy when introduced as an immigration initiative designed to expedite citizenship for wealthy applicants. The card requires a $15,000 payment to the U.S. government. The administration reported that 10,000 applicants had already expressed interest.
“Basically it’s a Green Card, but much better. Much more powerful, a much stronger path,” Trump told reporters. “A path is a big deal. Have to be great people.”
Trump Accounts
Established as part of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump Accounts aim to give American children a financial head start. Parents with children born between 2025 and 2028 can open an account and receive a $1,000 government stipend. The money can be used for anything once the child turns 18.
The administration has promoted the pilot program, though critics argue that $1,000 isn’t substantial enough for meaningful childhood financial support.
TrumpRx
In February 2026, Trump launched TrumpRx.gov, a federal website allowing consumers to purchase certain medications directly from participating manufacturers at discounted prices. The administration struck a deal with AbbVie, an American pharmaceutical company, to reduce costs on select drugs.
The program covers only a fraction of medications sold in the U.S., and it remains unclear how the initiative will ultimately affect the federal budget.
★TR★
