- United States
- Ohio
- Letter
I am writing to urge you to take immediate action to prevent the President’s personal signature from appearing on United States currency. This is not a trivial matter. It is a direct violation of long-standing norms that protect our financial institutions from political influence and personal branding.
For more than a century, the signatures on our currency have belonged to the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer of the United States. These signatures represent institutional authority, not the ego or political ambitions of any one individual. Allowing a sitting President to place his personal signature on money crosses a line that should never be crossed. It turns our currency into a political billboard and undermines the credibility and neutrality of the United States financial system.
Many Americans view this as an inappropriate use of public resources for personal promotion. It erodes trust in the independence of our economic institutions. It also sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents who may feel entitled to use national symbols for self-serving purposes.
I am asking you to support legislation or oversight measures that reaffirm the long-standing rule that only the Treasury Secretary and Treasurer sign U.S. currency. Congress must make it clear that our money is not a campaign tool, not a vanity project, and not a place for any President to imprint their personal brand.
Protect the integrity of our currency. Protect the norms that keep our institutions stable. Take action now.