India, March 28 -- President Donald Trump's signature will be added to future U.S. paper currency, the Treasury Department announced Thursday, making him the first sitting president whose name will appear on American bills. The decision, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, comes as the administration prepares to issue coins bearing Trump's image and coincides with the nation's 250th anniversary.

"Under President Trump's leadership, we are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and fiscal strength and stability," Bessent said in a statement. "There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than U.S. dollar bills bearing hi...