AS NO KINGS PROTESTS TAKE PLACE NATIONWIDE, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCES BILL TO BAN SITTING PRESIDENTS FROM PLASTERING THEIR NAME OR LIKENESS ON FEDERAL PROPERTY AND CURRENCY

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following press release:

Today, as Americans across the country protest the Trump administration's corruption and chaos as part of the third No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced that she will be introducing new legislation to bar the use of a sitting U.S. president's name, image, likeness, or signature to decorate or designate federal property, assets, or currency.

"In America, we do not bow to kings," said Senator Gillibrand. "Our president should be focused on bringing down grocery prices, making health care affordable, and ensuring every family can get ahead, not using their position to boost their own personal brand. It is time t...