"The US Commission of Fine Arts, whose all six members were fired last October and replaced with hand-picked people by Trump, approved the design unanimously."
"Trump has launched a series of efforts to leave his mark on US culture and history, including renaming the Kennedy Center for the arts after himself."
"A separate bipartisan federal panel had refused to consider the gold coin proposal last month, indicating significant political division on the issue."
"Jeff Merkley, a Democratic senator, stated that only 'monarchs and dictators put their faces on coins, not leaders of a democracy.'"
The US Commission of Fine Arts has approved a design for a 24-carat gold commemorative coin featuring Donald Trump's image to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. The coin will not be used as currency and is part of a limited collector series. Two additional coins with Trump's likeness are planned, including a circulating $1 coin. Critics, including Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley, have condemned the move, stating that only monarchs and dictators put their faces on coins, not democratic leaders.
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