Although federal law has made it illegal to put living people on currency since 1866, there is a special provision for currency that commemorates an event like the semiquincentennial.
And though the idea of Trump on U.S. currency has struck many as a bad idea, Hochul found a way for both Trump and his haters to get what they want.
She unveiled the suggested bill on social media on Thursday in response to a post by CBS News’ Kathryn Watson, who reported that Trump said his supporters want the bill to be made.
Those who were previously unenthusiastic about Trump’s appearance on U.S. currency seemed to embrace this version ― including at least one Democratic member of Congress.
Others also didn’t want the Treasury to snooze on Hochul’s idea.