One of President Donald Trump’s opponents, New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, made a joke about him. She shared a picture of Trump with his eyes closed in the Oval Office, which was reported this week. She used this moment to suggest a design for the $250 bill with his face on it.
Hochul’s team shared the image on X, following news that Trump supporters want to put his face on a banknote to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
Trump told reporters he was “honored” by the idea.
People online had funny reactions to the sketch.
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) wrote on X, “The President wants to put his face on the $250 bill.
That requires a vote of Congress. I would vote YES to authorize the below design.”
Fred Sternburg, a boxing publicist with over 10,000 followers, joked, “I paid for my ticket to Weekend at Bernie’s with this bill.
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Ezra Mannix, Communications & Outreach Manager for the Middle East Institute, wrote, “Most large bills like that are used by con artists, drug dealers, tax evaders or money smugglers.
So go forth with his face on it.”
Cherylkartist, a frequent progressive commentator with over 10,000 followers, said, “Put him behind bars and people will be lining up for that little token of American history.
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https://t.co/RCrYkFz12u pic.twitter.com/dS7U2NVmEa
— Governor Hochul Press Office (@NYGovPress) June 4, 2026

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