South Carolina Republican wants to put Trump on new $250 bill

(The Hill) – Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) says he is preparing legislation to feature President Trump on a new $250 bill. 

“Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Graving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring Donald J. Trump,” Wilson wrote in a Tuesday post on X with a mock-up of the proposed bill.

Current laws prevent a living person from appearing on U.S. currency. 

Despite the contradiction with federal law, Wilson said he wants to honor the president for his financial policies, drawing a contrast to the previous administration. 

“Bidenflation has destroyed the economy forcing American families to carry more cash. Most valuable bill for most valuable President,” he wrote.

The Republican-controlled Congress has already shown a wave of support for the president, including a proposal to allow Trump to seek a third term in office, which is forbidden by the Constitution, and a bill seeking to add his likeness to the Mount Rushmore Monument.